Soldier of the Year 2021 amputated his own leg to help his crew during a tank crash

He took his lemon of a situation and made lemonade. He's trying to inspire other damaged vets around him to continue on with their lives.

(from article) " 'I did my best to try to inspire people around me,' Maes proudly said. 'I tried to set the example and show them that Hey, this injury shouldn’t be the end-all, be-all for you. You can still go out there and do some good.' He said the transition to civilian life has ' been strange, to say the least.' But Maes is up to the challenge — and he’s already working to continue helping fellow amputee veterans through his lifelong passion for the game of soccer."

A very motivational story!

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An amazing set of circumstances creating the need for this fine soldier to do some extraordinary things as he put the welfare of others ahead of himself. He has the stuff heroes are made of and is a real inspiration.