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It’s hard to believe it’s been ten years since the day that would change my life forever. November 21st, 2010 was a day I would die but it was also a day that led to new life.....more life. The past ten years have been a long and difficult but beautiful journey. A journey of discovering perseverance, purpose and perspective through long, dark and painful nights. A journey of support, love and healing from family, friends and community. I am thankful for my path because it led me to who and where

Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter suffered grievous wounds after shielding another Marine from a grenade blast in Afghanistan. Somehow, he survived, and Fisher House was there to help him and his family. Kyle’s story is remarkable. At the age of 24, Kyle received the Medal of Honor for his brave actions, making him the youngest current recipient of the Medal of Honor. #MedalofHonor #MedalofHonorDay | Fisher House Foundation

Lance Corporal William “Kyle” Carpenter is a retired United States Marine who displayed extraordinary bravery during his service in Afghanistan. On November 21, 2010, in the Marjah district of Helmand Province, Carpenter and his fellow Marine, Lance Corporal Nicholas Eufrazio, were manning a rooftop security position when an enemy grenade was thrown at them. Without hesitation, Carpenter threw himself onto the grenade to shield Eufrazio from the blast, absorbing the majority of the explosion. Ca