A HERO!

The night starts off with a prayer...


A foray into the woods and back roads of Alabama (with guide, Jarmar of Cultureshock) brought Team Johnson into the midst of A Hero's Celebration. A H.E.R.O (actually) America's Heroes Enjoying Recreation Outdoors becomes an outlet for wounded veterans. A support group that takes vets on hunting and fishing expeditions. So how does a paraplegic hunt, you may ask?


Mr. Holmes demonstrates his all titanium gun rig with a straw operated trigger. The crowd giggles along with him as he also points to his beer straw. He chuckles and explains how he has to remember which straw is which!

A small screen serves as his sight. He recently upgraded and was proud of its newer night vision capabilities.
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The non profit organization invited friends from the Mixed Martial Arts world, of which included the likes of Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson and Manager/Owner, Lex McMahon of Alchemist MMA (son of Ed McMahon). I also was honored to meet "OSP" Ovince St. Preux, A Haitian American MMA fighter from FLA fighting with Strikeforce. This young man played football for Univ of Tenn and graduated with a e degree in Sociology... Glad to see him making his way up the ranks!






The MMA fighters conducted demos for students in the area. Cool to watch... Lots of energy. I loved watching them share their craft.






Everyone I photographed were very obliging and seemed to have a very humble spirit. I enjoyed myself tremendously... I like knowing Im not of the norm in a situation but overcoming racial and social barriers makes me feel triumphant. It was a great night documenting a caring group of people...


Jarmar of Culture Shock.com and Ovince find something in common...


Injured war veteran L. Campbell (of UA) and Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson share a moment in Shorter, Alabama.

-mj

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