012: Purple Heart Recipient & Endurance Athelete Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Kutilek of the United States Marine Corps

**WARNING** Much of what is discussed in this episode could be sensitive for some listeners. We go into detail about combat, injuries sustained in combat, and the loss of life.

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I wish my listeners could have been in the room as I spoke with now retired Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Kutilek. I just hope that you can hear in his voice the respect he has for those he has served with, the passion for his country and faith, the love for his family, and the heartbreak he carries for friends he has lost. Severely injured by sniper fire in Afghanistan in 2010, it is nothing short of a miracle that he is now an endurance athlete. His story is absolutely remarkable. July 4th is one of my favorite holidays because of the time spent with family, watching parades, cookouts and the fireworks...all to celebrate the freedoms we have in this great country. It is because of people like Matthew that we have these freedoms, and I could not be more grateful. Thank you, Matthew, for your service, for exposing your heart and sharing your story.

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