High Ground Documentary Book of Quotes

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HIGH GROUND

WhatVeterans

Organizations

Are Saying About

BOOK OF QUOTES

Wednesday, January 23, 13


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High Ground was never just about promoting a film.

We wanted to raise awareness of the courage, strengths, and

challenges of our warriors once they return home. In order to

do this, we partnered with and highlighted the hard work of

over fifty-five organizations that work with veterans and their

families.

All were started by veterans, or someone in the military family.

Some organizations are large, others are run by a handful of

people.But each volunteer carries in their heart, a deep commitment

to those who fight for our freedom.

To find our partners go to http://highgroundmovie.com/

partners

And, find us on Facebook!

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YOU DONT UNBUILD A SOLDIER

THE REAL BATTLE IS WHEN YOU COME HOME.

PEOPLE DONT UNDERSTAND: WOUNDS ARE DEEPLY PERSONAL.

SOMEONE SHUT OFF THE TV

...AND HOPEFULLY SOMEONE WILL TURN IT BACK ON.

WHO KNEW?

PEOPLE STILL DONT GET IT THAT NOT ALL PAIN IS PHYSICAL.

FROM THE DOCUMENTARY, HIGH GROUND:



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Poignant, dramatic, and gripping.

A must see for everyone.-Jerry Newberry, Asst. Adjutant General, The VFW

ON THE KHUMBU TRAIL. HIGH GROUND DOCUMENTARY.



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"This movie paints an accurate

portrayal of the struggles

that military service membersand veterans go through when

they return home from combat,

and

how their physical

and psychological trauma isdifficult to overcome."

-David Folkerts, OIF, US Army, Retired.

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc

HIGH GROUND DOCUMENTARY



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Those we serve persevere

in the face of insurmountable odds,

and are extremely dedicated inovercoming mental and physical

obstacles.

High Ground serves as a tangible

example of our Nation's Warriors

looking beyond their mental and

physical limitations and is aninspiration to others to discover who

they are with their new bodies, new

mindsets and new lives.

-Elijah Sacra

United States Marine Corps Veteran

Founder/Executive Director

Semper Fidelis Health & Wellness




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High Groundshows the connection of our veterans and military families to a healthy planet.Without mountains to climb, clean air, and cascading pure waters, where else can those who

have been most affected by war go to heal?

We need to ensure that similar resources are available here in the United States for all of our

service members and military families, all of Americans. Thank you for showing in a deeply

personal way the connection between human and environment, and how this connection can

and does heal.

Stacy Bare,OIF Veteran,

Executive Director

Sierra Club,

Mission Outdoors




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"High Ground tells the story we need to see and hear. One of sacrifice, pain, hope, and healing.There are those who walk among us who have sacrificed so much for our benefit, namely

veterans, spouses, children and parentd. We can't function as a civil society without recognizing

their joy and pain. High Ground reminds us of them, and of what's possible when everyone

aspires to something great."

-Carl Salazar, Founder and Chairman of Expedition Balance,

USNA 89, Gulf War Veteran




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High Ground has become

a foundation in my

thinking; that on days when

I am struggling, I think

about these woundedwarriors who climbed a

mountain.

If they can do something of

such magnitude with such

tenacity and grace, thensurely I can put forth

energy and finish my task

at hand which is so minor

in comparison.

-Shelle Michaels Aberle,Founder & Director,

Military Ovation



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"A riveting inspiring movie that puts all other reality shows to shame. A movie about true

individuals who are conquering their demons in real time, right in front of the camera. High

Ground is the inspirational movie every American needs to watch."

-Ed Naggiar, PhD, Founder, StandUp Paddleboard For Vets, Retired Navy Seal




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A truly inspirational movie.High Ground takes you into the rarefied air where our heroes

face their greatest struggles...at home.

-Kelly Crigger, RangerUP



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High Ground showed me more about the heart of a warrior than I thought I

already knew. Every person in the movie had profound comments and issues

about the wars they fought in, and I will never forget them.

-Paul Zipes, Founder and Director, Yoga For Vets, Veteran, US Navy




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MY FATHER MADE ME PROMISE THAT IF SOMETHING HAPPENED,

IF I WERE TO COME BACK A DIFFERENT PERSON, I WOULD NOT GIVE UP.

I WOKE UP THIS MORNING, LOOKED OUTMY WINDOWAND SAID, HOLY SHIT!

IM AT A LOSS FOR WORDS, MAN. WHAT DO YOU SAY?

THERE WAS NEVER A DOUBT IN MY MIND, DUDE,

YOU WERE GOING TO MAKE IT.

FROM HIGH GROUND



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To the men and women who serve our country,

To the spouses, families and friends,

To the organizations that work day in and day out

providing for our veterans when they come home.

THANK YOU

THE HIGH GROUND TEAM

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