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Michael Buyas and Brent Bretz direction and self-respect.

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Michael Buyas and Brent Bretz direction and self-respect.

After they were wounded, they fought a second war to rebuild their broken bodies and reconnect with their families Wednesday, March 29, 2006 More...

Printable Version Email This Article /* */ · Series main page Part One Damaged soldiers start their agonizing recoveries Part Two The battle back to what passes for "normal" life Part Three The challenge of becoming whole again Part Four repairing broken bodies, reconnecting with families Inside the second-floor ballroom of the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center, a banner stretched above the dance floor: "Welcome Home 1-5 Bobcats - Operation Iraqi Freedom - We Are So Proud of Our Heroes!

'' Balloons floated above linen-draped tables decorated with orchids and miniature American flags.

Outside, in the warm October...

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