Wounded Soldier Seeks to Fulfill Long-time Dream
Wounded Soldier Seeks to Fulfill Long-time Dream
By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service
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WASHINGTON, June 4, 2009 – Before he was wounded in Iraq while serving in the Army as a special operations soldier, Matt Nyman’s life revolved around family and outdoor activities. Now, despite having lost his right leg below the knee, he’s planning on fulfilling a long-time dream as he tries to conquer North America’s highest peak.
Army Lt. Col. Marc Hoffmeister, top left; Army Spc. Dave Shebib, top right; retired Marine Capt. Jon Kuniholm, bottom left; and retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Nyman — all wounded veterans — are attempting to summit North America’s highest peak, June 1, 2009. Courtesy photo
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