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Injured Marine Major wins Archery at Invictus

He did it! Several weeks ago I blogged about injured Marine Major Richard (not Eric) Burkett, who was headed to the Invictus games in London to compete. Well, Richard has won the gold medal! Good for him. The Invictus games were the brainchild of Prince Harry, who invited wounded warriors from all over the world […]

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Aaron Mankin, Injured Marine inspires other Veterans

My hero today has been featured across the country on this Veteran’s Day, 2013. His name is Aaron Mankin, a former Marine corporal who suffered severe damage to his nose, mouth, and ears when his amphibious assault craft rolled over and detonated an IED. Four marines were killed in the blast that disfigured Mankin and eleven were injured. Thanks to

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