My cousin's husband sent me this video and it's so amazing I wanted to share it with all of you.
http://www.tvkim.com/watch/1119/kims-pi ... nal-archer
He writes better with his feet than I do with my hands!
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OT--Archery without arms !
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Re: OT--Archery without arms !
Didn't have time to watch the video, but wanted to relate a brief related story about my son. Matt is a very avid archery hunter who has taken many javelina, deer, and elk with his bows. In addition, he builds hand-made bows. He works as an orthotist and prosthetist (makes mechanical devices for folks with amputations, etc.).
One of his clients, who had lost the major part of one arm, was lamenting to Matt that he really hated not being able to bowhunt anymore after his accident. Somehow, and I don't know the details, Matt was able to "build" a part that essentially fitted the guy's prosthesis successfully to his bow. He was able to shoot & hunt once more; he was very happy. Matt said it was one of the most fulfilling experiences of his career. Proud of my son there !
One of his clients, who had lost the major part of one arm, was lamenting to Matt that he really hated not being able to bowhunt anymore after his accident. Somehow, and I don't know the details, Matt was able to "build" a part that essentially fitted the guy's prosthesis successfully to his bow. He was able to shoot & hunt once more; he was very happy. Matt said it was one of the most fulfilling experiences of his career. Proud of my son there !
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Re: OT--Archery without arms !
Truly inspiring video, he seems like a really nice guy too.
Batman, congratulations on a fine son.
Batman, congratulations on a fine son.
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Re: OT--Archery without arms !
The vid reminds me of one I saw of a guy with no hands shooting, reloading mags and exchanging mags in a 1911. Unbelieveable drive and determination. I salute those that look at a handicap like that and see just a bump in the road. No different than anyone else and no obstacle too big.
Batman, thank your son. Completing someone's dream for them is priceless.
Batman, thank your son. Completing someone's dream for them is priceless.
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That kind of thing is the pinnacle of being a fine human being. Awesome!kimwcook wrote:Batman, thank your son. Completing someone's dream for them is priceless.
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