Prepare for Memorial Day with this video of the Wounded Warriors

For many, celebrating Memorial Day involves grilling out and watching baseball. But the primary focus of the holiday, remembering those who have died while serving our country, cannot be forgotten.

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The Wounded Warriors Amputee Softball Team brings both of those together. There’s nothing more American than serving in the United States military and playing America’s pastime, right?

In honor of the upcoming holiday, MLB Network put together a video about the team. It explains how the club formed and shares some of the stories of the veterans who make up the team. 

The Wounded Warriors have been around for some time now, but in case you were unaware, the team is made up entirely of military veterans who lost a limb serving the country. They travel around the United States playing other softball teams comprised of able-bodied players.

Many veterans struggle to adjust to regular life after returning home, and the Wounded Warriors program helps in that sense. As some of the veterans explain in the MLB Network video, playing on the team gives them a purpose and allows them to be with people who have had similar experiences.

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The Wounded Warriors’ stories are inspirational, and a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fight to keep our country safe. The fact that they play America’s game makes the above video a fitting way to prepare for the upcoming holiday. 

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