I live in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. It’s near Chicago and I think it’s a fantastic place to live. I was born and raised here and
Category: Veterans
Fun Summer Activities That Get You Outside
It’s summer again! I’m so excited to not be dealing with snow. We had six months of snow and I’m ready to get outside and
Why We Celebrate Memorial Day
Memorial Day is special for most veterans, although some people are still confused about what Memorial Day represents. I am a veteran, so I get
War is a Disability Policy Issue
When someone thinks of a typical disability policy issue, topics that come to mind probably include benefit programs like SSI, anti-discrimination laws like the Americans
How I Interact with Kids in My Power Chair
You’ve probably seen photos of me with my niece, Andi. She is incredible. It’s great spending time with her and watching her grow. Andi is
Performing Random Acts of Kindness for Others
Because I am a wounded veteran, people are very kind to me. I’m kind of lucky in that respect. I’ll go out on a date
My Mentor, Gary Sinise
Gary Sinise is my mentor. He is the guy that I look up to the most. Gary is an amazing actor and he touched all
My Identity
After I got blown up, my whole world changed. My identity as a soldier went away because I really wasn’t a soldier anymore. I had
Chris Kyle Memorial Benefit
In November, the American Valor Foundation hosted the annual Chris Kyle Memorial Benefit. As a U.S. Navy SEAL, Chris Kyle recorded the most sniper kills
No Thanksgiving This Year
Just like many events and get togethers this year, my family has decided that due to the rise of COVID-19 cases and all the new
The Meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is special for most veterans, although some people may not realize that Memorial Day isn’t about thanking veterans that are still here. It’s
A Day of Remembrance
Memorial Day is a somber occasion to honor the men and women who served in the United States military and are no longer with us.