A sword forged from the fallen steel structure of the World Trade Center towers Saturday provided symbolic inspiration for military veterans struggling to transition to a new and meaningful life after combat.
The weapon, dubbed the “Spartan Sword” by its makers, was escorted by a squadron of motorcycle riders from Lakewood to Pierce College’s Puyallup campus Saturday.
There, combat vets heard inspirational speakers, viewed a new documentary-style film and shared information about moving on in their lives.
The sword and RP/6, the nonprofit Lakewood-based organization that sponsored Saturday’s Pierce College gathering, were created to help veterans adjust to their lives outside the war zones where they have served repeatedly in recent years, said Sherrill Isenhower, events director for RP/6.
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