Follow My Footsteps: Keep fighting

SGT Kurt Power — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 12:19:24 -0500

https://rly.pt/HomeBaseKurt

The video posted above is a documentary that aired about me during the Home Base Mission Gratitude benefit. It’s an open and honest interview about not only my time overseas but my struggle with post war reintegration. Please watch it if you get a chance.

My name is SGT Kurt Power. I am an Iraq War Purple Heart Recipient and proud graduate of the Home Base Program. I’m no marathon runner (or even a runner in general) and a marathon certainly isn‘t on my bucket list but PLEASE let me tell you why I have decided to run this year’s Boston Marathon. I am running because as a combat veteran/wounded warrior I wake up every morning knowing that 22 of my military brothers and sisters will take their own life by the end of the day...so I will do ANYTHING in my power to try and help. We all took an oath to leave no man (or woman) behind and we wouldn’t leave a wounded soldier to die on the battlefield so why would we do it in now in the civilian world because their battle isn't over. I have no desire to run 26.2 whatsoever but I do have a desire to help and to try and save the lives of our American Heroes. I’m the straightest shooter in the world...I'm old, fat, I’ve been shot by a sniper, I’m full of scar tissue, and I have 11 pieces of shrapnel still lodged in my chest but I’ll crawl the 26.2 if i have to to finish this marathon if it can convince just one Veteran out there in crisis to stay just one more day. I run not only to raise money for their treatment at the Home Base Program, a world class program for PTSD and TBI that is saving Veterans lives on a daily basis, but in hopes it will help raise support and awareness for the fight against VETERAN SUICIDE. It’s time for all of us to join forces and start fighting for the brave men and women who fight for us every single day. PLEASE consider supporting me in this mission, no contribution is too small, and I promise you collectively we can make a difference! Thank you for taking the time to read this and thank you so much for your support of the Troops!!

Follow my footsteps. I will be running the Boston Marathon in support of the Home Base Program. All proceeds will go to the program that changed my life. To help, check out my crowdsource page here: https://rly.pt/KurtsMarathon

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Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Feb 28 at 2019 12:32 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 12:32:35 -0500

Thank you for your service and support of others.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2019 12:36 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 12:36:18 -0500

Finish the race.
Finish the fight.
God bless you in your endeavor.
Too many Soldiers I knew are gone already.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2019 12:51 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 12:51:39 -0500

There are better reasons to run than just for health or fun. I am glad that you are willing to do whats hard in order to help others!

Response by SSgt Terry P. made Feb 28 at 2019 6:26 PM

SSgt Terry P. — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:26:46 -0500

SGT Kurt Power While i am not prone to use this phrase(you can understand why). I sincerely,Welcome You Home and Thank You for your Service,i applaud your commitment.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2019 8:17 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:17:24 -0500

Thank you for sharing your story!! You are awesome and I’m glad you found home base and still taking care of others. Outstanding

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Mar 1 at 2019 9:14 AM

Capt Brandon Charters — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 09:14:14 -0500

SGT Kurt Power You’re an inspiration to us all. Thank you for continuing to live the warrior ethos!

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Mar 1 at 2019 1:29 PM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 13:29:10 -0500

The Home Base program is a great one. I hear all sorts of positive stories from there. I wish we had more programs like it across the US. Thank you for doing fund raising for them SGT Kurt Power

Response by SPC(P) Chandler Lonergan made Mar 6 at 2019 11:08 AM

SPC(P) Chandler Lonergan — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 11:08:18 -0500

Thank you for setting the example and using that Charlie Mike attitude which we can use back home.

Response by SrA Marcus Frey made Mar 7 at 2019 1:47 PM

SrA Marcus Frey — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 13:47:12 -0500

I too am a DV with Spinal Cord Issues, 6 Operations just on my Spine and Neck. I am Proud to say I loved serving in the Military. My Father, his Father and His... Going Way back in our Great Country's history. It is a Travesty of the Highest Order that, as you said, 22 (Reported) Suicides every Day... Thank You for Your Service and Sacrifice, and Thank you for trying to help end this wave of despair for our Brothers and Sisters! You are Inspiring! Hopefully, One day, Every Veteran who needs the help, will get it!
Good Luck and Keep your Head held High.

Response by SGT Jim Ramge, MBA made Mar 14 at 2019 6:25 PM

SGT Jim Ramge, MBA — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 18:25:15 -0400

All the best in your personal race... I applaud your efforts Kurt!

Response by SrA Alan Dirk Scott made Apr 9 at 2019 3:24 PM

SrA Alan Dirk Scott — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 15:24:04 -0400

Thank you for your courage and tenacity.

Response by SGT Kurt Power made Apr 16 at 2019 8:19 AM

SGT Kurt Power — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 08:19:43 -0400

Mission Accomplished

Response by SFC Melvin Brandenburg made Jul 6 at 2019 8:35 PM

SFC Melvin Brandenburg — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 20:35:39 -0400

Powerful