I saw this photo this summer and it just about knocked me out of my chair. Take a good look.
Photo Credit: USMC, Lance Cpl. Timothy Lenzo
Sgt. Jason Pacheco, 23, suffered a severed leg after an improvised explosive device detonated beneath him during a patrol in Afghanistan August 2010, which then had to be amputated below the knee. He has been a scout sniper instructor at Camp Pendelton since March and recently completed a physical fitness test with his prosthetic leg. He has re-enlisted and said he hopes to continue training in preparation to return to full duty.
Here is someone who is so committed to his calling that not even losing a leg could stop him. He has already given more to his country and fellow citizens than 99.9% of us ever will. Yet he still gives, he still serves.
Are you this committed to your calling?
This man is amazing. I would like to say I was as committed to my calling as Jason but I have not lost a leg due to what I do. Great analogy and thought.
He’s a U.S. Marine…Nuff said