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 Wounded Warrior Jerry Majetich
 September 2013 -
Jerry Majetich served his country as an Army psychological operations
specialist fostering goodwill with the community. "We got information
that closed down a couple of improvised explosive device (IED) plants
and two propaganda centers. So we were quite successful." That didn't
sit well with the enemy.
The day Jerry was injured, there were
eight insurgents who attacked them. The attack left Jerry with burns
over his entire face and scalp as well as 37 percent of his body. He
sacrificed both ears, his nose, and fingers on both hands. During a
firefight that followed the IED blast, bullets found his shoulder and
leg. His spine was fractured in three places. And he says he'd do it all
again.
After 62 surgeries, if Jerry looks back, it's only to
remember those who helped him on his journey. "I've been through a lot,"
he says, "and I'm still kicking. I'm not going to give up. I never will.
The minute you sit down and stay down, you may as well just throw in
your cards, because you're done."
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