Picture of Wife Carrying Legless Marine Goes Viral

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"Thank you for your service sir". So stop whining and learn some lessons from this couple.

ABC News’ Robyn Weil reports:
At first glance, Jesse and Kelly Cottle, of San Diego, Calif., look like any cute couple in love.
But take a closer look at this photo of Kelly giving husband Jesse, a marine and double-amputee, a piggyback ride, and it’s clear to see why the picture has gone wildly viral.
Jesse, 28, lost both of his legs in Afghanistan in 2009 after stepping on an IED, which was all caught on video by a fellow marine wearing a helmet camera.
The footage was even used in a documentary about Jesse called “Coming Home.”
“If I hadn’t stepped on that IED I wouldn’t have met her,” Jesse told ABC News. “I wouldn’t take it back ever.”

Heartwarming Photo of Wife Carrying Double-Amputee Marine Husband Goes Viral - ABC News

 

[CanadaJohn]

"Thank you for your service sir". So stop whining and learn some lessons from this couple. Heartwarming Photo of Wife Carrying Double-Amputee Marine Husband Goes Viral - ABC News

It's a terrific picture and a great, uplifting story, and I only wish that all women and men who have a loved one who suffered life changing injuries in the service of their country still loved their partner this way when their "damaged" loved one finds their way home.

 

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"Thank you for your service sir". So stop whining and learn some lessons from this couple. Heartwarming Photo of Wife Carrying Double-Amputee Marine Husband Goes Viral - ABC News

That's heart warming and heart breaking at the same time. It does put things in perspective doesn't it. Don't forget to count your blessings, don't forget to be grateful.