And, what have you been doing?
Todd Lost Two Legs and an Arm in Afghanistan. That Won’t Stop Him From Being an All-American Badass.
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.
Image Credit: Todd Love/Facebook
Despite
the extent of his injuries, and a very long road to recovery, Todd has
never let anything hold him back from getting 110% out of life.
Exactly what does 110% look like?
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He whitewater kayaks.
He skis.
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He free falls at 30K feet.
Image Credit: Niklas Daniel
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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Though the rifle seems a bit larger now.
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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.
Where he climbs 20 foot barriers.
In the elements.
With his team.
And like a good Marine, he always finishes the race.
Such
determination has served as an inspiration to not only other wounded
warriors, but to other military service members and civilians around the
globe.
Todd describes his passion to inspire others this way:
I
want to encourage others to uplift those around them. I might not be
able to carry anybody physically but I want to return the favor by
simply sharing my story to inspire people.
Todd still proudly wears his uniform.
Image Credit: Todd Love/Facebook
And has even inspired his own meme.
Once a Marine, always a Marine. Semper Fi, Todd
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