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skosh69
08-16-2015, 02:27 PM
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, here's to 19 thousand words........

Anyone think they might be having a bad day? This Marine should inspire everyone to be thankful for all their blessings. How can one not admire this man?


Corporal Todd Love, a native of Georgia, became the third generation in his family to become a Marine when he joined the service immediately after high school.

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He was assigned to B Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and deployed to Afghanistan in 2010.

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Five months into his deployment while on patrol in Sangin, Helmand Province, Todd stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED) and was transferred to Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

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The resulting injury cost him both of his legs and part of his left arm.

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Exactly what does 110% look like?

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He whitewater kayaks.

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He skis.

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He free falls at 30K feet.

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He wrestles an Alligator.

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He has fun joking around with ladies.

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Aim. Shoot.

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Todd can balance his entire body on a dumbbell, using one hand and a prosthetic.

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Todd competes in grueling Spartan Races.

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Where he climbs 20 foot barriers.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l538/skosh1/Todd-Love-Wall-Climbing-2_zpsdcid5km3.jpg (http://s1122.photobucket.com/user/skosh1/media/Todd-Love-Wall-Climbing-2_zpsdcid5km3.jpg.html)

In the elements.

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With his team.

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And like a good Marine, he always finishes the race.

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Todd still proudly wears his uniform.

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And has even inspired his own meme.

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sdmc530
08-16-2015, 04:19 PM
that is a great post!!

Caleb
08-16-2015, 04:41 PM
that is a great post!!

Damn right it is.

That dude is a true Badass.

pony up
08-16-2015, 05:15 PM
Post of the year. There are NO excuses and every reason to love this man. Thank you for this post. It makes me proud to have been a monthly contributor to Veteran's causes since 1962 and the Wounded Warrior Project for what I believe is 10 years now. I hope that they have had some small part in his amazing story. Semper Fi.

GD2A
08-16-2015, 06:42 PM
Post of the year, indeed!!! Go Todd Go!!!

I'm going to try and remember this young man anytime I'm about to complain/whine/quit and instead STFU, count my blessings and press on!

Xbonz
08-16-2015, 06:59 PM
Awesome post. Thank you.. BTW this has been borrowed and forwarded..

Sheepdog
08-16-2015, 07:33 PM
Great post, Ell

DaFadda
08-17-2015, 06:56 AM
Here is the link for this great post. I found it and posted on my FB page also.


http://www.ijreview.com/2015/06/339754-todd-lost-two-legs-and-an-arm-in-afghanistan-that-wont-stop-him-from-being-an-all-american-badass/

Snipersnest
08-17-2015, 08:10 AM
Now that is what Marines call intestinal fortitude! Semper Fi, Marine!!