Service Member Spotlight • April 26, 2013

Eric Cowin Revisited

From SUDS participant to dive professional — the inspiring story of how adaptive scuba changed one veteran's life.

If you haven't read the Soldier Spotlight about Eric Cowin, let us tell you a little about him…

Back in 2009, Eric — injured US Army Infantry — was approached by SUDS to participate in scuba rehabilitation. According to Eric, he "soon discovered the rehabilitative qualities that SCUBA diving has that are very difficult to find anywhere else…"

"Diving with SUDS has taught me many things; it has improved my well-being, and has helped me get through the rough patches that many of us face after returning."

— Eric Cowin

For any of those that dive, you can relate how diving can change your life from the first breath, and it was no different for Eric. We are happy to announce that Eric Cowin has gone pro by joining the Olympus Dive Center Team.

SUDS supporter, Olympus Dive Center, has been a Moorehead City, NC resident since 1975. They have been a steadfast partner of SUDS from the very beginning, hosting trips for advanced SUDS divers to experience North Carolina's famous shipwrecks and sharks.

Big Congratulations!

Please join us in congratulating both Eric Cowin and Olympus Dive Center for this wonderful union. From wounded warrior to dive professional — this is what SUDS is all about.