64 Quotes by Kyle Carpenter

My body was torn apart by an enemy hand grenade... upon arriving at Camp Bastion, I was labeled P.E.A. - patient expired on arrival. I flat-lined at Walter Reed.

I'm very pleased with how far I've come, and I see my injuries and my scars and all my buddies and everybody that was at Walter Reid with me, you know I see it almost as a form of character.

I love Instagram. I like taking pictures. I've always been into that ever since cellphones had that capability.

I feel people look up to me.

I am proud of my scars because they show I dedicated myself to a bigger purpose.

I'm the same person. I got a grenade thrown at me. Situation turned out how it did. Now I'm just trying to do good things.

Work hard at what you do, no matter what it is. Go out there and find your passion and make a difference.

I jumped on the grenade that was thrown at myself and my friend. I don't recommend it.

I think for guys who get severely injured and can't move forward, it's because the 'what-ifs' absolutely destroy their recovery.