As a resident of Georgia, I am proud to have such a neighbor.
Captain Luckett is a double amputee, who has lost his left foot and most of his right. With prosthetic devices he managed to qualify for is Expert Infantryman's Badge, a test which requires completion of a 12 mil run with a 35 pound pack.
Since qualifying, the Captain has been in Kandahar, Afghanistan, carrying a 50 pound pack, plus body armor.
Learned of this inspiring man in the magazine National Review. Performing an Internet search yields many hits, including a cover story by NPR.
The blog title includes a link to Captain Luckett's personal web site. Go to it, there he has a wish list of items you can donate. It's a good day to donate, all days are.
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