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Drayton Florence Visits with Wounded Warriors

Bronco cornerback Drayton Florence visited the Eagles Summit Ranch in Westcliffe, Colo. on Friday to congratulate 12 Wounded Warriors as they graduated from a program designed to help soldiers adjust to life after combat.

Florence (far right) stands with the graduates.
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Florence (far right) stands with the graduates.

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Roever speaks one more time in front of the 12 men and women who graduated his program on Friday night.
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Roever speaks one more time in front of the 12 men and women who graduated his program on Friday night.

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Roever welcomes Florence on stage to speak to the soldiers and the audience.
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Roever welcomes Florence on stage to speak to the soldiers and the audience.

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Florence speaks to the crowd, thanking the soldiers for their sacrifice.
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Florence speaks to the crowd, thanking the soldiers for their sacrifice.

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The Wounded Warriors' families, local civilians, and World War II and Vietnam vets were all in attendance.
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The Wounded Warriors' families, local civilians, and World War II and Vietnam vets were all in attendance.

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Roever and Florence share a moment after Florence speaks to the crowd.
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Roever and Florence share a moment after Florence speaks to the crowd.

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A soldier shows encouragement as a peer tells their story on stage.
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A soldier shows encouragement as a peer tells their story on stage.

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One of the Wounded Warriors proudly displays his Denver Broncos tattoo.
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One of the Wounded Warriors proudly displays his Denver Broncos tattoo.

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Florence gave a signed football and other gear to each of the 12 graduates.
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Florence gave a signed football and other gear to each of the 12 graduates.

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Roever greets a Wounded Warrior with a hug as he walks on stage to receive his graduation certificate.
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Roever greets a Wounded Warrior with a hug as he walks on stage to receive his graduation certificate.

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Roever congradulates a Wounded Warrior who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 21 while he was deployed.
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Roever congradulates a Wounded Warrior who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 21 while he was deployed.

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Roever and a 'mentee' celebrate together.
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Roever and a 'mentee' celebrate together.

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A World War II veteran listens to a younger generation of soldiers tell their stories of hope and recovery.
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A World War II veteran listens to a younger generation of soldiers tell their stories of hope and recovery.

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Dave Roever, owner of the Eagles Summit Ranch, shows support for a soldier after a speech.
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Dave Roever, owner of the Eagles Summit Ranch, shows support for a soldier after a speech.

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