(Better now) … #medals “yeah those cost me a lot more metal in my body than on my chest” #Surfman374 #DMR #USCG

3 Lumbar Fusions

Both Shoulders Rebuilt

Both Wrists rebuilt

Cervical Fusion

Right Knee Surgery

Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, PTSD, 3 Attempts at Suicide (Not The Answer)! Never give up is the Answer 100 % Disabled or Not! 100% Combat Related is Real! 20yrs is a longtime to do Search And Rescue #AfrasGoldMedal #ChesterRBenderAward all earned im proud be proud be humble help others live laugh love be real be positive never give up never forget!