At a time when we are bombarded with the ongoing tales of Hollywood dysfunction represented by charlie sheen and lindsay lohan, t's refreshing to stumble upon a different story about someone who is polar opposite the self absorbed, privileged, spoiled children that populate Hollywood.
This story is about a young man who is truly a role model of greatness and possibility. Capt. D.J. Skelton age 26 was pummeled by grenades in Fallujuh, Iraq. His injuries were so bad he he shouldn't have recovered but after 60 operations and seven years he has recovered and now age 33 is headed back to rejoin his military company.
That's amazing in itself but here is the mind blower. During those seven years of operations and recovery Capt Skelton managed to teach himself Mandarin Chinese, graduate from West Point military academy, complete a Harvard University fellowship, and write a book — a caretaker’s guide for wounded service members. In addition, he served as a military adviser and co-founded a non-profit organization to help physically disabled individuals participate in outdoor sports.
Now in his own words he puts it best, “I can either dwell on what happened and be miserable and pissy and complain or I can look at what I do have left and figure out how to make the most of my new life… how to make what I have work while always looking for creative ways to make up the difference,”
What a contrast to the narcissism and selfishness too often displayed nowadays especially in Hollywood. It couldn't be clearer. Who represent's the best? A charlie sheen or a Capt. Skelton? Hope you don't need a lifeline call to figure that one out but call me if you do.
Capt. Skelton is clearly a example of courage and inspiration and truly a role model of possibility. charlie sheen on the other hand is.... well I'll leave that description to you.....
John Duffy
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