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Old 09-26-2007, 20:14   #1
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Serving with Honor....
....and a NEVER quit attitude.

Thought I'd pass this along.

Recently, a wounded Iraqi vet, was released from Craig Hospital, here in Denver, to go home....to his new house.

SSgt Matt Keil was wounded in Iraq, shot in the neck by an Iraqi sniper, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down. His treatment started at Walter Reed hospital, then on to a vet clinic in Florida, then here to Craig hospital, now, he's going home. A new home for him and his wife Tracy.

These two kids are truly amazing. Only being married for 6 weeks, before Matt shipped off to Iraq, and then coming home in a paralyzed condition such as this, the "Can Do" attitude and "Never Quit" spirit exhibited from them, is inspirational.

I was, for lack of a better word, lucky enough, to be there when Matt came back to Colorado, and transport him and Tracy up to Craig hospital from the airport, along with several members, of the local Patriot Guard. This kid, on a vent and only able to move his left arm slightly, was all smiles when he got here.

Here's a link to Matt's release from the hospital a few days ago...

http://www.9news.com/news/local/arti...?storyid=77199

Along with a link to Matt's progress while at Craig and his home coming...

http://cbs4denver.com/local/local_story_151201923.html


Whenever we got over to Craig, I would poke my head in and say "Hey" and see how he was doing. His answer....."Getting stronger everyday....NEVER QUIT."
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Old 09-26-2007, 20:30   #2
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Yet another amazing story of courage and resilience in the face of such a tragic event. I wish them both all the best.
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Old 09-27-2007, 09:00   #3
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Helluva great kid there!
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Old 09-27-2007, 09:15   #4
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Fine example of warrior spirit off the battlefield!

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Old 09-27-2007, 09:18   #5
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Thanks for the Post. A excellent positive read. I agree with the comments so far. Amazing couple.
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Old 09-27-2007, 13:40   #6
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Great post they are truley a great couple.....
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Old 09-27-2007, 13:50   #7
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SDIVER: You were blessed to have taken him to the hospital while he was on a vent. But I don't have to tell you that.

Once again we are witnessing courage, bravery and Patriotism from another soldier that was in the fight.

Thank you for your selfless service and your sacrifice SSGT Keil.
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Old 09-27-2007, 14:49   #8
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Prayers out to SSG Keil and his family.

Thank you for your service, and your sacrifice.

May you make a miraculous recovery.

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Old 09-27-2007, 15:06   #9
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He has inspired me from afar as well. I hope and pray that he and his family will live a long and happy life together
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Stay strong and love life, SSG.
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