A 3rd Generation marine who almost lost his life but not his soul - Ep.59

25/11/2019 39 min Episodio 59
A 3rd Generation marine who almost lost his life but not his soul - Ep.59

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Jacob Schick always wanted to be a marine.⁠Deployment to Iraq resulted in multiple injuries including the loss of his leg. 46 operations later the fight to regain his soul began.This is a remarkable story of dedication to the Service and fellow veterans as Jake now devotes his life to helping them through struggles that can only be felt by someone who has walked in their shoes and attained victory. Jake's passion is for helping Veterans transition to life back at home. He started a nonprofit for suicide prevention called 22Kill. ⁠His story has led him to Hollywood movie roles including American Sniper and A Star Is Born.⁠

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