US Marine Who Was Critically Wounded After Jumping On Grenade Says To American Citizens "You Are Worth It"
Oct 23, 2019
Marines are among America’s most elite soldiers, always being there when their country needs them. In a new book, a Marine describes how injuries he sustained in the War in Afghanistan have changed his life and given him a new purpose.
Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter is one of the most decorated members of the United States military alive today. In 2014, Corporal Carpenter became the youngest living person to receive the Medal of Honor, the highest award given to members of the military. Carpenter earned the award for his actions in Marjah, Afghanistan in 2010, when he jumped on a grenade that was thrown at him and his friend.
The lance corporal saved his friend’s life but sustained grievous injuries, including the loss of his right eye, several teeth, and numerous burns and shrapnel wounds. Speaking with reporters from After the Show Show on Fox Nation, Lance Corporal Carpenter joked that he doesn’t recommend anyone trying it themselves. Carpenter later had to be flown to Walter Reed Army Medical Center for treatment, which included over 40 surgeries.
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In a new book, titled You Are Worth It: Building a Life Worth Fighting For, Lance Corporal Carpenter revealed how the painful days of his recuperation in the military hospital led him to change his outlook on life. With healing and deep thought came the realization that everything has a silver lining.
In time, the Marine learned to not only come back stronger from his injuries but also happier as well. While speaking on After the Show Show, Lance Corporal Carpenter said that he chose to write You Are Worth It to inspire others in difficult situations. Carpenter hopes that his words inspire all of his readers and not just those who serve in the military or are veterans.
Closing out his interview, Carpenter told of how he woke up in the military hospital five weeks after the grenade attack. Looking around, the Marine saw that he was surrounded by his family and loved ones, who had been by his side since day one. Looking back at the incident, Lance Corporal Carpenter says that he has no regrets. The Marine has one simple message for every American: You are worth it.
What do you think of Lance Corporal Carpenter’s brave actions in Afghanistan? How do you think we should honor and take care of those heroes who have been wounded in service to our country?