Yankees call wounded at Walter Reed "real heroes"

Yankees moved by Walter Reed visit
By BRIAN COSTELLO

WASHINGTON -- For many Yankees, the highlight of today came hours before meeting President Obama or touring the White House.

The players, coaches, executives and Joe Girardi visited Walter Reed Army Hospital in the morning, spending time with wounded soldiers.

"For them coming up to us and saying thank you for winning a championship that's mind boggling to us because we were there to thank them," shortstop Derek Jeter said. "I think it really puts things in perspective. People always look at us and say that we're heroes but when you take a look at it these are the real heroes."

The Yankees met with a group of veterans as a team before breaking off into smaller groups and visiting individual rooms. A group of players also went to Malone House, a long-term rehabilitation center for injured veterans.
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Yankees moved by Walter Reed visit