Wounded Warriors Ride Waves at Hampton’s North Beach

Oscar Toce made the shaka, also known as the ‘hang loose’ sign, with his hands as he surfed on his belly.

He toppled over when he hit the shore, but with the help of other surfers, he picked himself back up on the board and went back to the ocean, hoping to catch another wave.

Toce was one of dozens of Wounded Warriors who took part Friday in the American Legion Post 35’s Hit the Beach.

The event, which brings local surfers and volunteers together to teach wounded veterans to surf, celebrated its 16th year.

Toce was an Army National Guard and Army Reserve veteran who lost both his legs following his 24 years of service.