Marine who lost a leg in Afghanistan carries American flag while running Boston Marathon [Video] – Los Angeles Times
Category: Afghanistan
Six years ago, Staff Sgt. Jose Luis Sanchez lost the lower part of his left leg after he stepped on an IED in Afghanistan.
Last year, he started running marathons while wearing a prosthetic leg.
On Monday, the San Antonio resident ran the Boston Marathon for the second time and did so while carrying an American flag signed by many who served with him in Afghanistan.
Its not for me, its for others to be inspired, to be motivated, Sanchez said after finishing the race in five hours, 21 minutes, 56 seconds.
We live for others Ive learned that throughout being angry and frustrated and all that PTSD. Im channeling that to do positive and give back to whatever Ive taken from the community.
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