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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 .![]() He was assigned to B Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. ![]() 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. ![]() The resulting injury cost him both of his legs and part of his left arm. ![]() Exactly what does 110% look like? ![]() He whitewater kayaks. ![]() He skis. ![]() He free falls at 30K feet. ![]() He wrestles an Alligator. ![]() He has fun joking around with ladies. ![]() Aim. Shoot. ![]() Todd can balance his entire body on a dumbbell, using one hand and a prosthetic. ![]() Todd competes in grueling Spartan Races. ![]() Where he climbs 20 foot barriers. ![]() In the elements. ![]() With his team. ![]() And like a good Marine, he always finishes the race. ![]() Todd still proudly wears his uniform. ![]() And has even inspired his own meme. ![]() |
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