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References
- ↑ Fimrite, Peter (2008-08-06). "Iraq veteran excels at Paralympics shot put". The San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2009-01-03.
- ↑ "Wounded Warriors Find New Mission". CBS News.
- ↑ "Bush Addresses Olympic Games In Beijing". The Washington Post. 2008-07-21.
- ↑ "Jamaica Gleaner News - Bronze for Grant at Para Pan - Friday | August 17, 2007". jamaica-gleaner.com. Archived from the original on 2008-10-25.
- ↑ "Finding Another Way To Serve Their Country". The New York Times. 2007-08-20.
- ↑ "Stockton to host screening of 'Warrior Champions: From Baghdad to Beijing'". October 2011.
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