A veteran is a person who has proven themselves in an uncontrolled, unstable environment. That's the kind of person I want on my team.
Being in the Marine Corps and doing the job I did, there is a lot of risk involved. It made me comfortable with risk.
Big Mike Meyer was my real dad as far as I was concerned.
Chelsea Manning has a platform to serve herself, but many veterans don't even get medical treatment when they need it.
I always spoke my mind. I didn't go with the flow.
I did all right in school, especially in math.
I don't care anything about being a Medal of Honor recipient, but if I can use that to help veterans get jobs, I will.
I don't see that anyone owes me anything for my service. I don't feel any sense of entitlement.
I failed the most important people in my life, you know, on September 8, 2009. People who were relying on me more than anything.
I hate it. I resent it. I refuse to tell anybody that I am a Medal of Honor recipient. I hate it.
I just try to go out and help others, to do whatever I can to make a difference.
I learned early on that just because you come from the same blood as someone doesn't mean they are family.
I live by honor. I live by integrity. I live by 'never quit.' It's not a cool T-shirt phrase for me.
I love Americans, and I believe in this country.
I pour concrete. I'm a construction guy.
I served as a Marine sniper for three years, and I believe the film 'American Sniper' depicted what we do perfectly.
I understand how important it is for both parents to be in a child's life.
I want people to be able to relate to me and the trials and tribulations and struggles that I go through.
I'll do whatever it takes to go out and help others.
I'll never get married again.
I'm good at task management in a stressful environment.
I'm just gonna focus on raising my girls forever, and that's gonna be it.
I'm just tired of us as Americans living in fear.
I'm never gonna date again, because I can't imagine meeting a woman that's good enough for my daughters.
I'm trying to raise awareness for veterans.
If me believing helping others should come before Instagram posts is 'stupid'... You got me right.
ISIS targeting the U.S. Military is like a sheep targeting a lion.
Leave no Marine behind.
My entire goal in life is to try and change the world.
My story is one of millions, and the others aren't often told.
