War veterans paired with celebrities for skeet shooting

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War veterans paired with celebrities for skeet shooting

Wounded war veterans were paired with celebrities and sponsors during an event presented by the North Metro Miracle League and the Faces of Freedom at the Tom Lowe Trap and Skeet Range in Atlanta.

Georgia coaching legend Vince Dooley shoots Skeet at the Tom Lowe Trap and Skeet Range Saturday in Atlanta. Dooley was one of several sports stars and celebrities paired with war veterans for the event, presented by the North Metro Miracle League and the Faces of Freedom.

Former Falcon Terance Mathis (left) listens to the story of Peter Lara, who was shot during close quarter combat in Iraq in 2005. Lara was shot three times, once in the head.

Braves Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro shows off his dance moves after hitting a set of doubles.

Wounded war veteran Diana Vasquez (right) talks with event supporter Doug Hill, (left), and Paralympic medalist Scott Hollonbeck while waiting to shoot. Vasquez received multiple wounds from an improvised-explosive device (IED) while serving in Iraq.

War vet, Staff Sgt. Luke Murphy (left), gets encouragement from instructor Tommy Sewell (center) and Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro.

Vince Dooley gets a congratulatory pat on the back from Col. Mike Steele, founder of Faces of Freedom.

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Georgia coaching legend Vince Dooley shoots Skeet at the Tom Lowe Trap and Skeet Range Saturday in Atlanta. Dooley was one of several sports stars and celebrities paired with war veterans for the event, presented by the North Metro Miracle League and the Faces of Freedom.