Sharing a Soldiers unique story of perseverance. Any other great stories out there?

I wanted to share this with the community because it is a motivational story of perserverance and what following your dreams can get you. I knew this Soldier was different when he told me that he joined the Army to pay America back for what it did for him and his country. This is guy is Top Notch. Please read the story pasted below. Thanks.

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/130726/through-eyes-child-soldier-math-problems-ambush-tactics-soldier-recalls-childhood-struggle#.U32zn3mKDcs