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Veterans Day and Final Screening of Travis: A Soldier’s Story

November 18, 2014

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Last Tuesday night, Dallas-area supporters came together to celebrate veterans, gold star families, first responders, and freedom at the largest and final red carpet screening of Travis: A Soldier’s Story!  We are immensely grateful to our sponsors who made it possible to bring this film one last time to the red carpet.

This journey began with the film’s debut in Dallas in August 2013 as a Fotolanthropy film, with the intention of celebrating and telling the inspiring true story of SSG Travis Mills at the Angelika Theater one time.  However, the excitement swept across the country and took the film team on a 35-city tour across the United States, sharing Travis’s message to “Never Give Up, Never Quit.”

Veterans Day 2014 marked the premier of the Director’s Cut version of Travis: A Soldier’s Story, which incorporated interviews from Travis’s parents and his high school football coach.  The host committee worked diligently to make this a celebration and a memorable evening for all involved.  It was most definitely a night to remember!

The evening began with the red carpet entrance of Travis, Kelsey and Chloe being escorted by Dallas Police and Fire-Rescue to the historical Majestic Theatre.  The Patriot Guard and armed services welcomed this hero and the patrons to the event on the red carpet.

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Once inside, the theater filled with a buzz of excitement and the talented sister-duo, Uptown Violins, played onstage as attendees found their seats.  Emcee Richard Ray of Fox 4 DFW presided over the evening in his red bow tie and tuxedo, welcoming everyone to the evening.  Neil Tomba, pastor of Northwest Bible Church gave an invocation to set the tone for the evening, followed by a tribute from Debbie Lee, a voice and face to Gold Star families, those who have lost loved ones while serving our country.  The patriotic musical salute was led by Singer/Songwriter Tim Halperin with the National Anthem, in conjunction with the  Coppell High School choir.

The choir’s final song was the Armed Forces Medley, where each branch of the military was recognized with its own color guard marching down front.  The audience was  encouraged to participate and during each branch’s song, members of that branch of service stood.  An excited and patriotic tone was set for the evening.

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Travis: A Soldier’s Story is a film produced by the non-profit Fotolanthropy, the founder and chief film maker took the opportunity to recognize families in the Dallas area who had shared their stories the past three years.  This was the first time Fotolanthropy has ever been able to gather all the families together for a celebration, and it was a memorable moment!

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The last portion of the evening was the screening of Travis: A Soldier’s Story.  The crowd was engaged–laughing and crying at all the emotions that played out in the telling of Travis’s story.

After the film, the crowd of 900 people got to their feet for one last standing ovation, welcoming Travis to the stage.  It was an incredible celebration and culmination of this two year journey.  After Travis thanked his wife Kelsey, Film Maker Jon Link and Producers Katie and Reece Norris on stage, Richard Ray came out to ask a few of the most popular Q & A questions Travis receives.  If you have experienced Travis, you will know that he had the audience laughing!

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The evening finished with the exciting announcement that Travis: A Soldier’s Story is now available on DVD and Blu-Ray, just in time for the holiday season!

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Thank you again, to our incredible supportive sponsors, host committee, honorary chairs and the wonderful friends in Dallas for making this such a memorable evening!  Share your experience by using #travisthemovie on social media!

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What to Expect at the Final Red Carpet Screening of Travis: A Soldier’s Story

November 5, 2014

Have you made plans to join us for the final red carpet screening of Travis: A Soldier’s Story on Veterans Day?  Here are FAQs that will help you know what to expect next Tuesday, November 11 at the Majestic Theatre.

What time should I arrive?  We recommend arriving at 6:00 so that you will be able to walk the red carpet and have your photo taken.  The Dallas Fire-Rescue and Police Departments are providing Travis and his family with an escort,  so you will want to be sure you have the opportunity to welcome this American Hero!  The show will begin at 7:00 with a musical salute from American Idol finalist and singer/songwriter Tim Halperin, along with the Coppell High School Choir!

Will there be food available?  Food Trucks will be outside of the Majestic Theatre from 5:30 to 7 p.m., if you would like to eat near the theatre.  Inside the theatre, popcorn, candy, and beverages are available for purchase.  The Majestic & DRG Concepts restaurants also offered a promo the day of the event for ticket holders.

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What should I wear?  Business casual and cocktail attire is great!  Feel free to wear red, white & blue to show your patriotic spirit.  If you are in the Service or are a First Responder, uniforms are encouraged.

What is the Director’s Cut version?  This never-before-seen footage will be just over an hour and will include new interviews from Travis’s parents and his high school football coach.  The journey over the last year has brought new developments for the Mills family, and we want to share the most updated version of this inspiring story with you.  Even if you’ve seen the film before, it will be a new experience that you won’t want to miss!

How long is the event?  This evening’s show will run from 7-9 p.m., with the VIP party taking place after the event upstairs in the balcony room for our sponsors and guests who purchased VIP tickets.

How do I get my tickets?  There are two options: all tickets will be available for pickup at the Will Call booth with an ID.  Tickets are also attached in the email with your receipt and can be printed at home ahead of time for faster entry.

Where should I Park?

  • Majestic Theater Parking Garage – $5 (1920 Elm St., directly across from the theatre) has a 6 ft clearance and handicap parking is available on each level near the elevator banks.
  • Lot 155 – $5 – 2200 Pacific Ave.
  • Lot 175 – $5 – located at 2001 Elm. St
  • Lot 185 – $5 –  located at 210 Olive St.
  • Uber is sponsoring the event by providing 20% off rides to and from the event.  We will post this code here when it becomes available.

How can I help spread the word?  

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Travis Mills and Family Receive Keys to New Smart Home in Maine!

October 23, 2014

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The Mills family received the keys to their new smart home last Wednesday, with a welcome & celebration fit for our American Hero!  Special thanks to the Gary Sinise Foundation, the Carrington Charitable Foundation, Tunnel to Towers and many, many more people who made this a reality for the Mills.

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Govenor and First Lady LePage played a major role in the ceremony, welcoming the Mills to Maine.  Thank you so much for the warm welcome, and for being the first governor in the country to welcome a wounded hero to their new home.

The new smart house is run by an iPad, and it also features an elevator, extra-wide hallways and easy-to-open drawers and cabinets.  For the first time in two years, the Mills have a place that is completely accessible for Travis and provides his family with a place to call home.

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Travis, Kelsey and Chloe have expressed many times how wonderful it is to have a place to call home.  Thank you to each and every one of the supporters, news teams and veterans who have rallied behind SSG Travis Mills, this family and our hero.

Here are the news stories associated with the day’s events:

  • Special thanks to WCSH 6, Portland for the story & photos found in this post.
  • USA Today featured the Mills’ story on their “Inspiration Nation” segment.
  • Fox News reporter Greata Van Susteren interviews Gary Sinise on his work with veterans, and Travis surprises him by calling in to the show!  See Greta’s interview here, and see the other side of the camera, where Travis calls in from his car, here.
  • WGME CBS 13 News in Portland
  • WABI TV 5 Captured this emotional video of the ceremony:

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Dallas Veterans Day Ticket Giveaway!

October 9, 2014

We’re giving away four tickets to the Veterans Day benefit & film screening in Dallas at the Majestic Theatre.  There are multiple ways to enter, listed below.  Entries can be made each day of the giveaway.

 

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Tuesday Feature: America’s Mighty Warriors and Debbie Lee

October 7, 2014

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Today the Travis the Movie blog features Gold Star Mother, Debbie Lee, the woman behind America’s Mighty Warriors.  Debbie’s son, Marc Lee, was the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq.  Marc was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his heroic actions on August 2, 2006, the day he was Killed in Action.  He was also awarded the Bronze Star with Valor for heroic actions on July 18th, when he exposed himself to direct enemy fire to provide cover for his team mates.  Marc and his teammates from ST-3 are now the most highly decorated special ops unit since Viet Nam.  Learn more about Marc and his incredible heroism here.
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Debbie is a voice and a face for the thousands of Gold Star families, those who have lost sons and daughters while they heroically served our country.  We are immensely grateful for the passion and grace with which Debbie advocates for families across America.  Debbie is also an honorary chair for the Benefit & Film Screening on Veterans Day, and we are deeply grateful for her participation in this event.  She is hosting 30 Gold Star families, who will be honored on Veterans Day in Dallas at the Travis: A Soldier’s Story screening.  Please join us in welcoming Debbie Lee and America’s Mighty Warriors.
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Organization’s Purpose: America’s Mighty Warriors’ mission is to honor the sacrifices of our troops, the fallen and their families by providing programs that improve quality of life, resiliency and recovery.

How it Started:  America’s Mighty Warriors was started in response to Marc’s amazing last letter home.  The full letter is on the AMW website, but the last line Marc wrote said, “to my family and friends, pass on the kindness, the love, the precious gift of human life.” Debbie says, “I had no choice the news that was given to me on Aug 2, 2006, but I did have a choice how I responded. I do know who pays the price for my freedoms, and I chose to put on Marc’s boots and pick up his weapon and stay in the fight for our troops and the families of the fallen.”

The Growth of AMW:  AMW has grown slowly since 2006, with the most rapid growth occurring over the last two and a half years. In that time, AMW has successfully conducted three Gold Star retreats, opened the Heroes Hope Home for extended Gold Star Families, participated in hundreds of events nationwide, provided funding for treatments for service members and vets, and built a reputation as an effective and trustworthy non-profit.  The organization has uniquely assisted thousands of families.  Debbie has been called on more than 2,000 times (since AMW’s inception) for comment by major media networks and has become a reliable subject matter expert regarding the needs of the troops and Gold Star families.The Programs offered by AMW:  Debbie travels constantly, advocating for the troops and creating awareness of their needs. In keeping with the challenge Marc Lee issued in his last letter home to “pass on the love, the kindness, the precious gift of human life,” AMW also conducts Random Acts of Kindness for service members and their families. Currently, AMW has two major programs, Gold Star Respite and a new program called Got HBOT?.

The Gold Star Respite Program funds respite for families of the fallen at the Heroes Hope Home in Arizona, and provides families access to retreats through out the year.  The program has helped hundreds of Gold Star families connect, grieve and build resiliency in a positive and helpful atmosphere.

The GotHBOT? Program addresses the needs of thousands of military families challenged by Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). The program funds the use of an evidence-based Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT) protocol that has been helping hundreds of service members heal.  Since these helpful treatments are expensive and not covered by the VA or insurance, AMW creates awareness and finds the funds so that members and their families are able get their lives back despite combat-related TBI’s.

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AMW Funding:  AMW seeks funding from private donors, strategic partners and corporate sponsors to support and expand the existing programs in order to help more families.  Funding will be used to add additional resources, improve evaluation practices, create online educational tools, and provide access to HBOT.

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Read more about AMW and support us through purchases in the AMW store, or donating on the AMW website at www.americasmightywarriors.org, or by phone 623-537-5322.  Please follow AMW on Facebook to stay in touch with the latest updates.

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New Travis: A Soldier’s Story Trailer #2 Released!

October 1, 2014

The team behind the Fotolanthropy film, Travis: A Soldier’s Story,  just released  a new trailer with never-before-seen footage. This trailer shows new clips from the Director’s Cut that will be screened at the Veterans Day Benefit at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas, Texas on November 11, 2014.  {Purchase Tickets Here}

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Dallas Film Screening & Benefit Event Details Released! 11.11.14

September 12, 2014

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Tuesday Feature: Mike’s Hiking for Heroes

September 9, 2014

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In continuing the #nevergiveupneverquit series, we are honored to highlight Legacies Alive and Mike’s Hiking for Heroes.  This is the story of one man’s dream to honor fallen heroes lost since 9/11, and how his dream has quickly emerged as a connecting point for Gold Star families across the country grieving the loss of their loved ones.

Organization’s Purpose: The purpose and vision of Legacies Alive is to strengthen and support every Family of the Fallen and bring national awareness to the life and character of each service member who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Their mission is to provide unwavering support to Families of the Fallen by ensuring the Legacies of our Fallen Heroes are forever alive. Their current project, Mike’s Hiking for Heroes (MHFH), raises awareness for Fallen Heroes and funds to build memorials in the hometowns of those servicemen and women killed in action since September 11, 2001.

To do this, Mike Viti is walking nearly 7,000 km across the United States: that’s 1km for each of the 6,826 killed in action. Along the way, MHFH is connecting with Gold Star Families (the families of Fallen Heroes) and showering them with love and support.

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How it started: West Point classmates and Army Football teammates Mike Viti and Mark Faldowski first met in 2005.  They became close over the next four years, and both went on to serve for several years in the US Army; both spent time in combat, experiencing the loss of classmates, their soldiers, and their friends. Mike and Mark stayed in touch after West Point, talking often as each went through the normal trials of being a young officer in an Army at war.

Their relationship reached a new level in February of 2014, when Mark got a call from Mike with an odd request. Mike asked if he could call Mark later that night to talk about something. “You don’t have to schedule a call with me – just call!” Mark remembers thinking.  Later that night, Mike called back – this time with his wife Laura on the line. Mike expressed his desire to show support for families of veterans killed in action and to pay tribute to the men and women killed in the GWOT.  With Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines dying regularly, Mike felt that he had the physical ability to do something extreme to show his gratitude. Then Mike revealed his plan.

A “Crazy” idea: “What if I walked 1km for every service-member killed since 9/11,” he asked Mark.

Mark responded as any friend would: “I think you’re crazy, Mike.  But if you’re serious, lets talk it through.”

That next week Mike flew from Las Vegas to Seattle (where Mark was stationed) to discuss his plans. For the next four days of President’s Day weekend, Mike threw idea after idea at Mark.  Mark kept explaining to him why each one would not work or needed significant planning to pull off.  Finally, after a day full of back and forth, Mike laid it all on the line.

“I’m doing this.  I don’t care how it happens – I’m doing it.”

“Then I’m doing it with you,” Mark replied, without missing a beat.

With the decisions to walk already made, the idea of what they could accomplish grew.  What started as one man walking to satisfy a burning internal desire to honor the sacrifices of his Nation’s heroes became a national non-profit designed to raise awareness and funds for a noble cause.

Less than two months later, Mike left his job to focus on the hike full time.  Mike stepped off on a 7,100 km journey, taking him from DuPont, Washington to Southern California, through Texas and Atlanta.  He will finish at the 115thArmy vs Navy Football game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on December 13th.  Throughout it all, Mark has been beside him, helping to coordinate events along the way and manage the strategic direction of their organization.

The Team: Others have joined the team since those early days.  Mike’s wife, Laura Viti, handles the administrative and financial support for the project, while fellow West Pointers Matt Hernandez and Charles McDonald donate their time as the Directors of Outreach and Memorial Projects, respectively.  Alex Larson serves as the Director of Operations. It was during a phone call with Mark that Alex – awaiting the start of Physicians Assistant schooling – learned about the event.  Alex, after learning about the cause, also felt the desire to join the effort.

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Interacting with Gold Star Families  Once underway, the walk became more than a simple physical exercise.  The team began to meet with Gold Star Families in the various towns and cities they passed through.  Some were hesitant – not wanting to surface the painful scars of lost spouses, parents, and children.  Others welcome the MHFH Team with open arms – a cooler full of beer in the front yard to honor their lost loved ones in a way only those who have served could understand. Mark remembers a specific moment when he realized the magnitude and potential of what they were doing. The team had met spent the night with one Gold Star Family, and met another at an event the next day.

The second Gold Star Family mentioned Mark: “There is another family in town, but they probably don’t want to talk to you guys.”

“I told him that we had just spent the night at their house, and had a great time,” Mark recalls. “You guys should link up.  They are more than willing to talk with you if you’d like.”

Contact info was exchanged and the team moved on.  A few weeks later, Mark received a call from the second family.

“We are so glad you connected us.  Our kids are friends, and we can talk about the children we’ve lost with someone who understands. Thank you.”

“That’s when I knew,” says Mark.  “That’s when I knew that this walk – this hike…there was more to come. This was a calling, a single project in a larger mission.”

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Legacies Alive: Over the first few months of the hike, Mark and Mike decided this was what they were meant to do: a full time calling to support the families of fallen heroes and help keep their legacies alive. Thus, Legacies Alive was created.  There will be more projects, more support initiatives, and more events bringing awareness to Fallen Heroes.

“We figured, if someone wants to do something extreme, and gets a wild idea in their head to climb Mt Everest or swim the Atlantic, let’s support them,” says Mike. “And lets use that attention and ambition to support a worthy cause.”

You can see the progress from the first 121 days here:

Follow the Journey: Mike’s Hiking for Heroes reaches the Dallas-Fort Worth area today, September 9, 2014.  After a day of rest, Mike will walk for 24-hours straight on September 11 – 68.26 miles in all for the 6,826 men and women lost.  His trek will begin, appropriately, at the home of America’s Team: AT&T “Cowboy’s” Stadium in Arlington.  After a lap around the stadium, Mike will walk into Downtown Dallas and onto Katy Trail.  He will then walk from Reverchon Park to SMU and back an approximately 9 mile loop for the remainder of the day.  Mike will recover on Friday, September 12, before continuing his hike toward Atlanta and, ultimately, Baltimore.  After the hike is complete, Legacies Alive will launch its next campaign dedicated to keeping the Legacies of our Fallen Heroes Alive.  Stay tuned!

Make an impact today! To donate, please visit www.mikeshikingforheroes.com and click on “Get Involved” and “Donate.”  You can also view a message from Mark, purchase apparel, and keep up with the hike.

To participate in Mike’s Hike through Dallas on 9/11, join the team at the midnight kick-off at AT&T Stadium, or meet up with Mike at Katy Trail Icehouse at 8am, 12pm, 2pm, 7pm, and 10pm.

For more information on how you can get involved in Dallas on September 11, please contact Dallas Ambassador Clay Hendon at clayton.hendon@gmail.com.  For more information on where Mike will be next, please visit the website and use the “Contact Us” link, or follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

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Facebook page: Mike’s Hiking for Heroes

Twitter @fhafMikesHike

Instagram @MikesHikingForHeroes

YouTube – “Mike’s Hiking for Heroes – Legacies Alive Channel”

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Tuesday Feature: Non-Profit Fotolanthropy

September 2, 2014

Today we are highlighting Fotolanthropy, the non-profit behind the film of Travis: A Soldier’s Story.  Fotolanthropy began in 2011, when Founder and Photographer, Katie Norris, wanted to give back using her gifts of capturing photographs of families.  She also wanted to help people share their stories, with hopes that it would inspire others.  Combining film, photography and philanthropy, Fotolanthropy was born.

Soon after her idea took shape, Katie received a call from a grieving mother, Kara, asking her to photograph her son, Baby James, just weeks before he passed away from a brain tumor.  In a small way, Katie was able to bring this family a bit of comfort in their greatest time of sorrow and loss.  With the family’s permission, the Fotolanthropy team posted their first story of Baby James.  In the first day, the slideshow of images was viewed 2,000 times.

Today, professional photographers and filmmakers nationwide provide families with a set of professional images, a slideshow set to music, an album and a robust social media platform for families to share their stories.  With the incredible tool of social media, Fotolanthropy stories have been featured on FaithIt.com, Daily Mail, and National News.Fotolanthropy News Features

In a time when bad news seems to be on every channel, Fotolanthropy seeks to be a hub of inspiration where people can come and remember that life is precious, and it is meant to be celebrated.  Below are a few Fotolanthropy families who have been highlighted through this non-profit.  Click the image to view the full story.

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Since 2011, Fotolanthropy has documented 15 inspiring stories, ranging from autism, adoption, cancer, infertility and more, including the story of military hero, SSG Travis Mills.  Across the country and around the world, Fotolanthropy has brought together a team of wonderful supporters who are more than willing to share these inspiring true stories.

Producer Katie Norris and Director Jonathon Link collaborated to bring Fotolanthropy’s first full-length feature film, Travis: A Soldier’s Story.  In the year since its release, Travis the Movie became an award-winning documentary and has screened in over 30 cities nationwide.

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Donate today to allow Fotolanthropy to continue to share inspiring true stories.  Fotolanthropy is a 501(c)3 non-profit.  All donations are tax deductible.

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An Interview with Wounded Warrior Jacob Schick

August 26, 2014

Today we’re sharing an interview with Jacob Schick, a retired marine.  His inspiring story is one of courage, perseverance and patience.  September 20, 2014 will mark 10 years since his “Alive Day,” and we are honored to share his story with you.  Jake’s and Travis’s stories overlap a bit, as The Travis the Movie team met Jake in conjunction with a film screening in Dallas by the Center for Brain Health, and they also share the same personal trainer, David Vobora.  Please welcome Jake and share his #nevergiveupneverquit story!

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Jake’s Background I wanted to be in the Marine Corps since I was eight or nine years old. My grandfather served in WWII and my uncle served in Vietnam, so joining the service was always my ambition. I enlisted my senior year of high school, and my recruitment officer showed up at my graduation–that’s how I told my parents I was going to be a Marine.

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The Defining Moment  On September 20, 2004, the Humvee I was driving hit a triple stack tank mine that was pressure plate ignited. It detonated directly beneath me, throwing me 30 feet into the air, and I landed on my head.

I was in the hospital for a year and a half, both at Bethesda National Naval Hospital and at Brook Army Medical Center. I’ve undergone 46 operations and 23 blood transfusions and endured countless hours of rehabilitation. I lost parts of my hand, arm and leg, but those weren’t the ‘worst’ of my injuries.

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I was labeled with two of the diagnoses most service members dread: traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder.  As I like to say, they are the gift that keeps on giving, because the mental pain I experienced was ten times worse than the physical pain.

What motivated you to get where you are today?

Principles: If you live your life according to the principles that you truly believe in, you will find that it’s much easier to love yourself. Chaos tends to rapidly find those that stray away from their principles. Once you’ve learned how to quickly get back on the path when you’ve gotten out of your lane, it’s much more conducive to your overall happiness.

Passion: Everything you do, you should do with passion. If you’re not passionate about something, it’s not worth your time. We all too often waste time on mundane things that are in no way, shape, or form relevant to who we truly are; this is a recipe for disaster. Living with passion gives us purpose.

Patience: This one is the most difficult. We have become a society obsessed with instant gratification. We are, by far, the most spoiled group of people on this planet. Patience is something that we seldom put into practice. That is the trick, we must consistently practice patience, because when we want instant gratification, we lose out on the abundance of joy that life provides.

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What has this experience taught you about overcoming obstacles?   One thing that I’ve learned is that controversy and obstacles can be the most influential teachers to us all. Every time I’ve experienced controversy, I’ve learned from it.  As a result, I’ve got character. This is a saying that I came up with a while back, ‘From controversy, comes character. Which way you go with that character, well, that’s up to you.’

Through all of my trials and tribulations, through all of my pain and suffering, I’ve learned this; life is, without question, worth living. So live it according to your principles with overwhelming passion, and always remember, practicing patience will save you from yourself.

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My passion lies in helping my fellow warriors regain their drive and determination and enhance their cognitive performance in my role as a Warrior Training Specialist at the Center for BrainHealth and Brain Performance Institute.

Do you have any words of encouragement to someone that is facing adversity?   It’s okay to fall as long as you fall forward because at least that way you are still moving in the right direction.

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Make an Impact Today!  Connect with Jake on Facebook and Twitter or The Center for Brain Health & BPI

 

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