BtB #242: Al Kovach, Navy Seal Veteran, 1996 Paralympic Athlete, Former President of Paralyzed Veterans of America, 2x LA Marathon Winner

SSgt Tanner Iskra — Tue, 18 May 2021 11:10:18 -0400

Synopsis: Kovach, a former Navy SEAL, Paralympian and two-time LA Marathon champion, joins Borne the Battle to discuss his career as a disabled athlete, his time as President of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA- https://rly.pt/3v2c9I3), and the impact and challenges of PVA.

Listen Here: https://link.chtbl.com/e_-uV33J

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Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made May 18 at 2021 11:35 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Tue, 18 May 2021 11:35:20 -0400

Great inspirational share brother SSgt Tanner Iskra

Response by PFC Kimberly Staiti made May 20 at 2021 11:52 AM

PFC Kimberly Staiti — Thu, 20 May 2021 11:52:15 -0400

It is amazing to see what a human being is capable of doing despite terrible odds against him. The battle for survival when the body won't obey is the warrior spirit wresting the control pain has over him and ~willing~ his mind to overpower it. He may be in a wheelchair, but the sheer strength of will on display is superhuman.

What an example of the strength of a man.

Thank you for reminding me of what we're capable of being