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Both Soldier Ride and Welcome to Soldier Ride the Film began in 2004 when Chris Carney, a bartender at The Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, NY, decided to ride his bike for charity. With the support of Talkhouse owner Peter Honerkemp and Talkhouse promoter Nick Kraus, Chris completed a 4,000 mile coast-to-coast bicycle ride raising over $1 million in support of The Wounded Warrior Project, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help injured service members aid and assist one another. In 2005 Chris was joined by two soldiers who were injured serving in Iraq: Staff Sergeant Heath Calhoun - a double leg amputee, and Staff Sergeant Ryan Kelly - a single leg amputee - to ride again, raising community awareness, and meeting fellow veterans along the way. This is their story.

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    • Author: Stylish Monkey
    "Welcome to Soldier Ride" is a wonderful documentary giving us insight on the struggle facing disabled combat veterans helping each other in working towards a positive solution. Through teamwork, dignity, hard work and determination each member not only conquers their own physical limitations, but stands ready to assist his fellow soldier in reaching their goals. The filmmakers did a wonderful job in bring this process to life. "Welcome to Soldier Ride" is a must see documentary. I highly recommend this fantastic movie.
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    • Author: Mojar
    Welcome to Soldier Ride is one of the best views into what U.S. Military personnel go through after they are injured defending our country. This documentary is a must see for anyone who is interested in knowing more about their sacrifices and recovery.
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    • Author: Muniath
    This film is a must see for anyone who has served in the armed forces or knows someone who has served. It's a great insight into the men and women who have fought and been injured in combat. I highly recommend this documentary.
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    • Author: Oghmaghma
    I know the people in this film. They are as impressive in person as they are in this documentary. I suggest every high school in America consider this film as an eye opening introduction to national service, disability, and one's ability to overcome obstacles. Sports teams looking to measure themselves should take half a practice session to watch what can be done by a small group of determined individuals. As Harvey Naranjo,the esteemed chief of physical therapy at Walter Reed notes, when these young men and women came back from Iraq and Afghanistan over ten years ago, there were no standards as to how fast or how far they could go. The individuals you meet in this film show the truth of Naranjo's comments that in what they accomplished "they set the bar very very high". Students at the business schools at Harvard and Stanford can take note of the determined optimism of Stephen Talkhouse bar owner Peter Honorkamp and Wounded Warrior Project founder John Melia in making the concept of a "Soldier Ride" work, and, in doing so, changing the horizons of the seriously wounded service members and the country they serve. In watching the film, I remembered the days back in 2003 when it seemed as if no one in the country cared about these young men and women, other than the Code Pink protesters outside Walter Reed who saw them as a prop for their protest, and would act as if the young service members should be ashamed of their service. It was only when the young men and women got on bicycles and entered the communities around the country that the seriously wounded found people able to separate the soldier from the war, the wounded from the policy which brought about the wounds. From Native American families in the West to the welcoming people of the Hamptons in New York, the wounded soldiers rode into the hearts of their countrymen.
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    • Author: Bradeya
    I've watched this film twice and am really impressed with both the production and story. I found it very powerful - brought me to tears several times, and uplifting. Every American should watch this film to truly understand the world we live in. Bravo
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    • Author: Zonama
    It's amazing how many people have grown with this movement, and how it only started a relatively short time ago. This is an incredibly inspiring story.
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    • Author: AfinaS
    I have seen many reports on the trials and tribulations of the soldier who were wounded in Iraq. However it was not until I watched this engrossing documentary that I really began to understand the great contributions these young people made to our country through their valor and persistence. The film itself is totally absorbing, and introduces us to these soldiers, and their supporters, in a way that has never been seen before. DON"T MISS IT !!
  • Credited cast:
    Chris Carney Chris Carney - Himself
    Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
    Heath Calhoun Heath Calhoun - Himself
    Ryan Kelly Ryan Kelly - Himself
    Melissa Stockwell Melissa Stockwell - Herself
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