Disabled veterans reveal their character.

It's not unusual to see people who've sacrificed a limb in service to their country at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass, Colo.

Joseph Bozik lost three limbs. But that didn't stop the triple amputee from a week of winter sports at an event that is known for inspiring volunteers and sponsors, as well as creating an ideal atmosphere for rehabilitation for severely disabled veterans.

National Commander Paul W. Jackson, who calls Colorado home, dubbed the event a "success on the grandest of scales."

Nearly 350 severely disabled veterans participated in the clinic, which is co-sponsored by the DAV and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Bozik, an Army veteran who lost his legs and an arm as a result of service in Iraq, joined more than 50 veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Participants are survivors of spinal cord injuries, neurological conditions, visual impairments, amputations and other severe disabilities.

Bozik, who participated in skiing, snowboarding, scuba diving, sled hockey, snowmobiling and self defense training, "embodied the spirit of the clinic," according to National Director of Voluntary Services Edward E. Hartman.

"It's easy to look at Joey from a distance and see what's missing--to see what war has taken from him. But if you're around him for even a short while, you see the abundance of heart and energy that makes him the dynamic individual he is," said Hartman, who presented Bozik with the event's top honor, the Freedom Award, at the closing ceremonies.

"Apart from what they may take away from the event, men and women like Joey leave a legacy of hope for their fellow veterans and every American who learns about what we're doing up here," Hartman said. "That's why we're grateful for the opportunity to work with the VA, and the great individuals and corporations who make the event possible."

"I can't think of a more worthwhile event," said Mike Weiss, a sponsor. "You can't meet these people and forget them or what they do out here. It's truly incredible."

"I'm no stranger to the clinic, and it's my sincere pleasure to have the opportunity to meet the men and women who are out here showing everyone how a little bit of help can make a tremendous difference in someone's life," said Commander Jackson. "This is good for the body, good for the mind and good for the soul."