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Your excuse is invalid
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 .http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...psuhzceyox.png He was assigned to B Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...psvp1sqk0x.jpg 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. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...psshtvzlik.jpg The resulting injury cost him both of his legs and part of his left arm. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...psjxsh57tn.jpg Exactly what does 110% look like? http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...psbjx5vu2a.jpg He whitewater kayaks. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...pseyhpdzlq.jpg He skis. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...psqk134oqw.jpg He free falls at 30K feet. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...psbaqnayme.jpg He wrestles an Alligator. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...pspmhra5tk.jpg He has fun joking around with ladies. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0fzumpqz.jpg Aim. Shoot. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...psss6q9d8t.jpg Todd can balance his entire body on a dumbbell, using one hand and a prosthetic. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...psxqtuutuw.jpg Todd competes in grueling Spartan Races. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...psv6c8zhp3.jpg Where he climbs 20 foot barriers. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...psdcid5km3.jpg In the elements. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...pssowjb9md.jpg With his team. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...pszbrtisys.jpg And like a good Marine, he always finishes the race. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...pshea5bhxs.jpg Todd still proudly wears his uniform. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...psnseghuc9.jpg And has even inspired his own meme. http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...psh0fybmsg.jpg |
that is a great post!!
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That dude is a true Badass. |
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.
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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! |
Awesome post. Thank you.. BTW this has been borrowed and forwarded..
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Great post, Ell
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Here is the link for this great post. I found it and posted on my FB page also.
http://www.ijreview.com/2015/06/3397...erican-badass/ |
Now that is what Marines call intestinal fortitude! Semper Fi, Marine!!
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