Travis Sigmon While on foot patrol looking for insurgents, a fellow soldier stepped on an IED, and Corporal Travis Sigmon took most of the blast. Waking up from a coma without his arm, and suffering other injuries from shrapnel, he returned home for recovery. Now he’s on a mission to be a Dive Pirate.
Marlene Krpata Captain Marlene Krpata was a leg limb salvage after suffering a mortar attack while serving in Iraq. In 2011, she decided to amputate her leg below the knee. Since her amputation she has been back playing softball and running around with her nieces and nephew. Swimming in the ocean has had a calming…
Matt Richardson Sergeant Matt Richardson entered the infantry in 2006. Two years later Matt deployed to Iraq. After being in country for only 3 months, acting as Infantry Squad Leader, Matt became a casualty of friendly fire. He was on a mission near Sadr, Iraq. Matt now lives in Florida.
Roger Nelson Serving as a big crane operator, Army Specialist Roger Nelson, a car accident on post left him paralyzed. The accident broke his back, causing paraplegia. A lifelong swimmer, he misses the water since his accident. However, he looks forward to getting out of his chair and enjoy the ocean blue.
Randy Gallup Shortly after Avionics Technician 1st Class Randy Gallup married in 2007, he and his wife were in a motorcycle accident. The crash claimed his wife and left him without a right arm. along with multiple other injuries. Driven to move forward with life, he now mentors others with life-changing injuries and is now…
Dillon Cannon Army Specialist Dillon Cannon, guarding a roadside bomb in Iraq, became a sniper casualty. The sniper shot him in the neck, causing quadriplegia. Still an active young man, Dillon looks forward to diving and continue leading a mobile life. Dillion trains with WWDiving in Humble, TX to prepare for the “Brac for More”…
Johnny Clay Fisher, Jr. Johnny Clay Fisher Jr. was in a major car accident that claimed his right leg below the knee. He trains for the 2013 trip, but jump started his training by working with friends and family to sponsor his gear. A truck driver who believes in living life to his fullest, Johnny…
Aaron Sifuentes Aaron Sifuentes is an above the knee amputee. He lost his leg in a motorcycle accident in 2006. After snorkeling with is fiance, he is planning on taking the next step as a Dive Pirate.
Jared LaDuke Still active duty, Army Specialist Jared LaDuke completes his second year of physical therapy after an injury in Iraq. Suddenly, an EFP (explosively formed penetrator designed to penetrate armor) struck Jared, the gunner in the lead vehicle transporting a high-ranking official. In fact, this attack occurred as the convoy detoured around bombed-out roads.…
Max Faistenhammer Police Officer Max Faistenhammer, known for his athletic and adventurous spirit, suffered a motorcycle accident. The accident left him paralyzed from the chest down, but this does not slow him down. Previously certified by Capital City Scuba in Lansing, MI, Max now enjoys diving along with four-wheeling and boating.