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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Princess L on September 21, 2017, 09:41:50 AM
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Israel Del Toro
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Is there a story for him? Better physique than Goodrum, shizzo and an off season navy mike!
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This dude is awesome!!! Good on him......wow.
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Is there a story for him? Better physique than Goodrum, shizzo and an off season navy mike!
When his Humvee hit a bomb in 2005, Del Toro suffered third-degree burns over 80 percent of his body and lost most of his fingers. He was given a 15 percent chance of survival, was in a coma for nearly three months, and when he woke up, was told he might never walk or breathe without a respirator again, and wouldn't be able to re-enlist.
But Del Toro went on to undergo more than 100 surgeries, and in 2010 became the first airman to re-enlist after becoming eligible for a medical retirement with a 100 percent disability rating. He went on to serve as a TACP instructor for five years, and also became a paralympian athlete, setting world records in shot put, discus and javelin, and winning a gold medal at the Invictus Games.
Del Toro was also the first disabled airman to be selected for the World Class Athlete Program in Colorado Springs, and is training for the 2017 Warrior Games, which kick off Friday in Chicago.
https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2017/06/28/wounded-air-force-tacp-and-paralympian-to-receive-espn-s-pat-tillman-award/
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Israel Del Toro wins Pat Tillman Award for Service
By ESPN.com news services via ESPN
Jun 28, 2017, 10:45 AM ET
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro will be given the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 25th ESPYS on July 12 in Los Angeles.
Del Toro was injured in Afghanistan in 2005 when his Humvee rolled over a bomb. He lost most of his fingers, was burned over the majority of his body and was in a coma for three months. When he came out of the coma, he was told he'd likely never walk or breathe on his own again.
Del Toro used sports as part of his rehabilitation and was not only able to walk and breathe on his own, but he also became the first 100 percent combat disabled Air Force technician to re-enlist in the service.
He also took part in the Invictus Games, a competition for wounded service members. In 2014, he won a silver medal in powerlifting, and in 2016, he captured gold in the shot put.
The Pat Tillman Award was established in 2014 to honor the former NFL player and U.S. Army Ranger who died in combat in 2004. Winners have a strong connection to service and sports.
"First, I'm humbled for even being considered for this prestigious award named after Pat Tillman, a man I admire, but to actually receive this honor is unbelievable," Del Toro said in a statement. "When I heard that Pat Tillman gave up a career in the NFL to serve his country after the 911 attacks, it gave me so much pride to call him a brother in arms. He truly is a shining example of Service Before Self. To Mrs. Tillman and the Pat Tillman Foundation, I give you my pledge that I'll always try to live up to the true meaning of the Pat Tillman Award for Service in everything I do, and to represent his spirit to the best of my ability."
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Impressive leg detail.
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An insult to call this guy a "GetBigger", way more tough, strong, determined than anyone on this site... Ever!
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What an inspiration
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An insult to call this guy a "GetBigger", way more tough, strong, determined than anyone on this site... Ever!
You are absolutely right!!!
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Good on him.
now I feel like a total piece of shit because I have a cold and called in sick today :-\
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Good on him.
now I feel like a total piece of shit because I have a cold and called in sick today :-\
I know,makes me feel like a giant pussy when I skip the gym some mornings from being hung over.
This dude is a legend/hero. Thanks for alerting me (us) to him Princess.
With all the whiny pussies out there today protesting/crying, it brings a smile to my face. Would love to meet this guy.
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An insult to call this guy a "GetBigger", way more tough, strong, determined than anyone on this site... Ever!
100% truth
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Honorary positive member of the month.
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I was in rehab with his cousin.....
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Remarkable guy.
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Top Man
he should be a household name & applauded
Respect that man
would like to meet him & shake his hand.
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Wider than .....
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The fire burns on the inside now.
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The fire burns on the inside now.
Not the least bit cute, clever, witty, thoughtful, tactful, or insightful.
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Not the least bit cute, clever, witty, thoughtful, tactful, or insightful.
>:(
It was a compliment, My Dear. Just think about it for a minute......
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Cool
The Invictus Games kick off Tomorrow in Toronto
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Good for him!
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Not the least bit cute, clever, witty, thoughtful, tactful, or insightful.
>:(
Shizzo sunk to a new low, making fun of a wounded veteran.
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Shizzo sunk to a new low, making fun of a wounded veteran.
Not going to bite. This man's inner fire is burning white hot. It's what's on the inside that counts.
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Shizzo sunk to a new low, making fun of a wounded veteran.
Going to bite. *CHOMP*
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Not going to bite. This man's inner fire is burning white hot. It's what's on the inside that counts.
Nothing to bite. Even Princess L responded similarly.
The guy gets burned and you write "the fire burns on the inside."
Either you were making fun of him or were trying to compliment him in a strange way.
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Nothing to bite. Even Princess L responded similarly.
The guy gets burned and you write "the fire burns on the inside."
Either you were making fun of him or were trying to compliment him in a strange way.
Getbig Mensa...... ::)
His skin may have burned, but his will to inspire others will never be extinguished.
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Not going to bite. This man's inner fire is burning white hot. It's what's on the inside that counts.
If you had taken a moment to view either of videos, you would have learned this honorable gentleman was practically born with it.
Shizzo sunk to a new low, making fun of a wounded veteran.
Well, I wouldn't go that far. I know that wasn't his intent. It was just an extremely awkward choice of words.
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Cool
The Invictus Games kick off Tomorrow in Toronto
Is it in your area? I think it would be awesome for you to attend an event and post inspirational pics and commentary.
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I think Shizzo is a good guy, tries to be clever, but maybe comes across the wrong way. (I knew what he meant).
He sent me a PM recently when he read a short blurb I wrote in a thread where my younger brother passed last month from an 8 year battle w/ cancer.
He went out of his way to PM me condolences, as did a few others (Walter, etc). (Appreciated).
Remember, this is GetBig, dont take it so seriously.
After so many years, know the characters. If you get into battles back and forth, then you also are just playing, or you have zero life.
Its just a crazy playground, period...
(Vince G. does rule though, New Channel - good stuff). :D I think I'll go over to Anabolic Mayhem, to see if my account still works.
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Nothing to bite. Even Princess L responded similarly.
The guy gets burned and you write "the fire burns on the inside."
Either you were making fun of him or were trying to compliment him in a strange way.
Shizzo digging himself deeper. :-\
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Is it in your area? I think it would be awesome for you to attend an event and post inspirational pics and commentary.
Busy working etc but will see if I can come up with something or check it out
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Amazing but man the torment this guy must have went through, I wish him nothing but the best
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I have never been a fan of the royals but I like Harry, he is a true getbigger who uses his celebrity he was saddled with at birth to do good shit, and he was an active soldier as well, well at least until the press leaked everything and he had to be taken out of the front line stuff
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Prince Harry explains why he came up with the invictus games, well spoken young man