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Amputee Veteran Helps Others Live Life To The Max

An inspirational Army veteran who lost his leg in Afghanistan is traveling the world helping other wounded vets push the boundaries of their recovery. Tommy Counihan, 28, from Palm Beach, Florida, served as a combat engineer in the U.S. Army and seven months into his deployment to Afghanistan suffered a devastating injury. They drove over pressure plate setting off an IED which resulted in having his right leg amputated below the knee, sending Tommy into depression. But he soon realized he was the one holding himself back by thinking he couldn’t do things he loved anymore, so threw himself back into sports such as surfing, snowboarding and slacklining. Tommy still felt he needed to figure out what to do with his lift, which is when he committed to giving back to the adaptive community. He travels the world and volunteers with organizations to show other combat wounded veterans what they are capable of after traumatic experiences. His story was captured on video in Bali, Indonesia, by Cuecard, a human-centric media channel empowering everyday people to share their stories, experiences and views on life.
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Location: Palm Beach, Florida, USA
  • Date Acquired: 03-27-2019
  • Date Filmed: 03-17-2019
  • Orientation: Horizontal
  • Footage Type: Professional Camera
  • Rights :  TV & Digital
Tags:  amputee , veteran , army , combat , engineer , afghanistan , surf , palm beach , florida

Amputee Veteran Helps Others Live Life To The Max

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