American Kick Off A Game For War Veterans

Prince Harry paid tribute to wounded soldiers for the sacrifices they made as he opened the Invictus Games
•He said he realized how 'privileged' he was to be a prince during his service with the British Army in Afghanistan
•The Prince recalled flying home on a plane with a dead Danish soldier and three seriously injured British servicemen
•The harrowing experience inspired him to set up the Invictus Games to give something back to his 'military family'
•Harry was at the opening ceremony with First Lady Michelle Obama and former President George W Bush
•They and stars including Morgan Freeman and singer James Blunt applauded as the 15 teams walked out 
•Veteran Staff Sergeant August O'Neill dropped down from a helicopter to present and hoist up the Invictus flag
•Four-day games celebrates achievements of wounded and disabled veterans and includes 8 sports and track & field
Prince Harry gave an emotional speech about the sacrifices soldiers make on the battlefield and spoke of his own harrowing experiences of war as he opened the Invictus Games in Orlando tonight.
Harry said war had made him realize just how 'privileged' he is to be a prince - and that his service in Afghanistan inspired him to set up the competition to help his 'military family'. 
'I learned about the importance of teamwork and camaraderie in a way that only military service can teach you,' Harry said, speaking from his heart.
'And when I traveled back from the battlefield on a plane carrying the body of a Danish soldier and three young Brits fighting for their lives, I began to understand the true cost of war.
Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3580216/Let-games-begin-Prince-Harry-Michelle-Obama-host-celebrities-prepare-open-Invictus-Games-Orlando.html