We can never truly repay those who put on a uniform to serve our country, but we can cheer them on. And that’s what many of us are doing during the Invictus Games.
It’s an international sporting event for wounded, ill, and injured Service men and women – both active duty and veteran. This year, wounded service members from 15 countries have gathered in Orlando, Florida to compete.
President George W Bush and Prince Harry are taking active roles at the games. They want to not only recognize these warrior athletes, but also shine a light on PTSD.
Check out some of the tweets about the event!
Former President George W. Bush helps Marine veteran Alex Nguyen stretch during the @WeAreInvictus Games. pic.twitter.com/M0tzx2Nd5t
— U.S. Marines (@USMC) May 10, 2016
Prince Harry kisses US Invictus Games cyclist Katie Kupier https://t.co/UFTBF75MVJ via @TheDailyMail
— Chris 🇺🇸 (@Chris_1791) May 10, 2016
With Invictus Games underway, a common thread among competitors: determination to overcome https://t.co/ZKmeDcjyIb pic.twitter.com/Kmhx50RjxS
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 10, 2016
"I view myself as Captain Wales first and then Prince Harry second"; @NorahODonnell's intvw: https://t.co/3gRNMfXCcS https://t.co/xrKO66Q4tm
— CBSN (@CBSNLive) May 9, 2016
This is how Invictus Games athlete Israel Del Toro overcame severe burns from IED explosion: https://t.co/XaXGr2HxJX pic.twitter.com/pq36CQOPSq
— ABC News (@ABC) May 9, 2016
WATCH: George W. Bush on the importance of #InvictusGames & letting veterans know they're not alone. @WeAreInvictushttps://t.co/HjcR3A43Rv
— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 9, 2016
If ur not watching #InvictusGames, u should. I'm rooting for #USA but I don't feel bad for rooting for all #woundedwarheroes. #WorldWarriors
— ☮️❤Rachel 🏳️🌈♎ (@RacheltheRant) May 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/steve010859/status/730022157065969664
You can cheer these athletes on by checking out the Invictus Game’s Facebook page.
Please share this if you support our heroes! These men and women have given so much for our freedoms, we should all be cheering them on!