Posted on 05/31/2012 12:27:12 PM PDT by gjones77
Less than one month ago near the Kandahar province in Afghanistan, Taylor was doing his job, right out in front.
Leading a team of Army Special forces to a classified location, Taylor stepped on an IED. It exploded underneath him and blew off all four of his limbs. Taylor recalled the moment to me over the phone,
"As soon as I stepped on it, I knew. There was a moment, then I heard the blast. I felt the heat. I knew I had lost my legs. As I summersaulted through the air, I watched my legs fly off."
Taylor landed back in the blast crater. This is where the story of Taylor's bravery goes next-level.
After the explosion, Taylor didn't lose consciousness, he didn't go into shock. His thoughts immediately crystalized. Even though Taylor was bleeding to death, he called to the oncoming medics NOT to come get him, putting their safety in front of his own life.
(Excerpt) Read more at thechive.com ...
Man, I thought I was the only freeper who was also a chiver!
Nah man, we’re everywhere!
KCCO!
If only we had actual leaders instead of corporatist oligarchs.
KCCO. Donation sent to the PayPal link at the article.
Hope this guy gets enough donations to build the entire house without a mortgage !!!
KCCO !!!
It’s up to over $50,000 in 2 hours, hopefully he never has to make a mortgage payment, he deserves no less.
Up over $60K now !!!!!
I see possible FLBP for his girlfriend ;)
KCCO !!
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