The inspiration this gives blows my mind.

BHalbrooks · 01-22-2013, 09:09 PM

Todd Love was a CPL in the Marines, on a duty in Afghanistan. He usually was the lead on the Patrol Mission his unit went on. One day he stepped on a IED. When he was taken to the Medic tent, they thought he was dead from the remains of his body that was actually connected. I saw this Man on a show called "Gator Boys" or something. This guy's story almost brings me to tears. "How can I give up on life when those men never gave up on me?" The pictures I'm uploading are him competing at a race called the Spartan Race, which is pretty intense for able bodied people, much less amputees, much less triple amputees. The Team he had done it with were Disabled Vets mostly.

Hope it inspires you as well.

BHalbrooks · 01-22-2013, 09:09 PM

Whenever I start to feel sorry for myself about anything, I look at the picture of this Man I saved on my Phone and instantly feel like my problems are unimportant.

big_jaygee · 01-22-2013, 09:16 PM

i saw that episode of Gator Boys... even after all he has been through he still has a bright smile on his face! after seeing these pictures... my day wasnt so bad.

thank you for posting this. and many thanks to all the men and women who serve and have served

iaMkcK · 01-22-2013, 09:17 PM

Yeah, that's beast mode

cobra03 · 01-22-2013, 11:22 PM

Thats amazing. Not only to just not give up and feel sorry for yourself but to keep going and pushing yourself. Wow!

sikk50 · 01-22-2013, 11:56 PM

Pretty sure he's had several galleries on The Chive. Tell you what, makes me feel guilty for how little I've given for my country. God bless our soldiers.

icehog3 · 01-23-2013, 12:38 AM

Amazing and inspirational to be sure.

Zane · 01-23-2013, 05:02 AM

That guy is amazing.

Bondo 287 · 01-23-2013, 06:30 AM

God bless him, and those he inspires. That's one brave young man right there.

czerbe · 01-23-2013, 06:40 AM

I am guilt of the thing I may hate the most which is self pity... this is a great example of why I need to pull my head out of my butt sometimes and realize my problems are miniscule compared to those of others. I have a great wife, healthy and loveing son and Parents who are our best friends... Thank you for this.

shilala · 01-23-2013, 07:50 AM

Those Vets don't look very disabled. I'd sure hate to have my ass whipped by one of them.

kelmac07 · 01-23-2013, 07:57 AM

This is very HOOAH!!!

hotreds · 01-23-2013, 08:19 AM

Bless 'em all!

Big Bert · 01-23-2013, 10:59 AM

This is amazing!!!

RevSmoke · 01-23-2013, 12:14 PM

Incredible story and pictures. Thanks.

Peace of The Lord be with you.

Blueface · 01-23-2013, 12:49 PM

Truly inspirational.

mosesbotbol · 01-23-2013, 01:27 PM

I am getting choked up just reading this thread. That is one tough SOB! An inspiration indeed! God bless him!

01-22-2013, 09:09 PM	#1
BHalbrooks Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: B Location: Texas Posts: 1,122 Trading: (5)	The inspiration this gives blows my mind. Todd Love was a CPL in the Marines, on a duty in Afghanistan. He usually was the lead on the Patrol Mission his unit went on. One day he stepped on a IED. When he was taken to the Medic tent, they thought he was dead from the remains of his body that was actually connected. I saw this Man on a show called "Gator Boys" or something. This guy's story almost brings me to tears. "How can I give up on life when those men never gave up on me?" The pictures I'm uploading are him competing at a race called the Spartan Race, which is pretty intense for able bodied people, much less amputees, much less triple amputees. The Team he had done it with were Disabled Vets mostly. Hope it inspires you as well.

01-22-2013, 09:09 PM	#2
BHalbrooks Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: B Location: Texas Posts: 1,122 Trading: (5)	Re: The inspiration this gives blows my mind. Whenever I start to feel sorry for myself about anything, I look at the picture of this Man I saved on my Phone and instantly feel like my problems are unimportant.

01-22-2013, 09:16 PM	#3
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: The inspiration this gives blows my mind. i saw that episode of Gator Boys... even after all he has been through he still has a bright smile on his face! after seeing these pictures... my day wasnt so bad. thank you for posting this. and many thanks to all the men and women who serve and have served

01-22-2013, 09:17 PM	#4
iaMkcK Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Jarrett Location: SoCal Posts: 570 Trading: (8)	Re: The inspiration this gives blows my mind. Yeah, that's beast mode __________________ My Waxing Moon Humidor. My Habit former. Click here for the live chat. "My friend, talk to your God, not me" CJHalbrooks

01-22-2013, 11:22 PM	#5
cobra03 Adult Babysitter Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 1,880 Trading: (15)	Re: The inspiration this gives blows my mind. Thats amazing. Not only to just not give up and feel sorry for yourself but to keep going and pushing yourself. Wow! __________________ "I'm feelin' low, Apu. You got any of that beer that has candy floating in it, you know Skittlebrau?https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague

01-22-2013, 11:56 PM	#6
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: The inspiration this gives blows my mind. Pretty sure he's had several galleries on The Chive. Tell you what, makes me feel guilty for how little I've given for my country. God bless our soldiers. __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

01-23-2013, 12:38 AM	#7
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,650 Trading: (60)	Re: The inspiration this gives blows my mind. Amazing and inspirational to be sure. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-23-2013, 05:02 AM	#8
Zane Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Zane Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 1,508 Trading: (23)	Re: The inspiration this gives blows my mind. That guy is amazing. __________________ COO BlindMan's Puff

01-23-2013, 06:30 AM	#9
Bondo 287 Runaway Train Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Mikael Location: Unstable, PA Posts: 389 Trading: (0)	Re: The inspiration this gives blows my mind. God bless him, and those he inspires. That's one brave young man right there.

01-23-2013, 06:40 AM	#10
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: The inspiration this gives blows my mind. I am guilt of the thing I may hate the most which is self pity... this is a great example of why I need to pull my head out of my butt sometimes and realize my problems are miniscule compared to those of others. I have a great wife, healthy and loveing son and Parents who are our best friends... Thank you for this. __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

01-23-2013, 07:50 AM	#11
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: The inspiration this gives blows my mind. Those Vets don't look very disabled. I'd sure hate to have my ass whipped by one of them. __________________

01-23-2013, 07:57 AM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: The inspiration this gives blows my mind. This is very HOOAH!!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-23-2013, 08:19 AM	#13
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,670 Trading: (63)	Re: The inspiration this gives blows my mind. Bless 'em all! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

01-23-2013, 10:59 AM	#14
Big Bert Been a long time coming Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Albert Location: Gardena, CA. Posts: 373 Trading: (10)	Re: The inspiration this gives blows my mind. This is amazing!!! __________________ Big Bert Approved

01-23-2013, 12:14 PM	#15
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,871 Trading: (51)	Re: The inspiration this gives blows my mind. Incredible story and pictures. Thanks. Peace of The Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

01-23-2013, 12:49 PM	#16
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: The inspiration this gives blows my mind. Truly inspirational. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

01-23-2013, 01:27 PM	#17
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: The inspiration this gives blows my mind. I am getting choked up just reading this thread. That is one tough SOB! An inspiration indeed! God bless him! __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's