Disabled soldier inspires wounded Minn. soldiers

Disabled soldier inspires wounded Minn. soldiers
Updated: 03/16/2009 7:34 AM KSTP.com

By: Elena Kibasova, Web Producer


He lives in Texas but retired SFC Dana Bowman was in Minnesota on Sunday to motivate troops who were injured while serving. His message carries to everyone: ‘disabilities are only the things you think you can't do.‘

A terrible accident left Bowman severely injured but not about to give up. On Sunday, through the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program, he is encouraging wounded Minnesota soldiers to push forward.

"With my family, friends and modern technology, I stand tall and proud," Bowman told the group of soldiers.

As a member of the U.S. Army Golden Knights elite skydiving team, Bowman did all the tricks, including the demanding diamond track. He and his partner would crisscross paths, leaving a trail of smoke that formed a diamond.
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