Photo credit: Runner's World
The Boston Marathon took place earlier
today, and The Washington Examiner reported the following inspirational story:
Retired Texas
Marine Staff Sgt. Jose Sanchez is a recovering amputee, but that didn't stop
him from leaving an indelible mark on this year's Boston Marathon.
Sanchez was
injured in 2011 while serving in Afghanistan and has been private about the
incident until now.
For five
years, a gift Sanchez received from his fellow Marines remained unopened. Yet,
it was that gift that changed his perspective and spurred him from his
antisocial state.
The gift was a
large American flag signed by his fellow troops with notes of encouragement and
inspiration.
Sanchez was
determined to not merely put the flag away, but to display it in honor of the
troops who motivated him to get past his anger and depression and find a
positive outlet to give back. So he proudly displayed the flag as he ran the
Boston Marathon.
Read the rest here.
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