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08-16-2015, 03:27 PM
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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 . 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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08-16-2015, 06:15 PM
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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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Dennis COTEP CBOB0761 Semper Fi - Old Corp Rubber Boat Jockey NRA Life Member  I stand for the flag, I kneel for the fallen! The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up. 
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08-16-2015, 07:42 PM
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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!
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COTEP 730 Last edited by GD2A; 08-16-2015 at 07:47 PM.
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08-16-2015, 08:33 PM
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Great post, Ell
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canis fidelis cave canem, vereor non magnus nocens lupus In hoc signo vinces If you can list them, you ain't got enough!!! Life Member NRA, SCI, ATA, NSCA COTEP 414
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#8
08-17-2015, 07:56 AM
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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/
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COTEP: CBOB578 DW CCO SIG GSR 1911 SA Micro Compact and a spectacular cast of others! "You have never lived, until you have almost died. And for those who fight for it, life has a flavor that the protected will never know." Guy de Maupassant, 1893. Anonymously, penned on a sign at a command post at Khe Sanh, RVN. Last edited by DaFadda; 08-17-2015 at 08:03 AM.
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#9
08-17-2015, 09:10 AM
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Now that is what Marines call intestinal fortitude! Semper Fi, Marine!!
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CBOBO555 If You Run, You'll Only Die Tired U.S.M.C. Combat Vet 64-68 Kentucky Colonel Retired Motor Officer
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