I'm the same person. I got a grenade thrown at me. Situation turned out how it did. Now I'm just trying to… — Kyle Carpenter Copy Share Image
Scars can be a good story. I survived and I am proud of them. I didn't want it, obviously. The girls definitely… — Kyle Carpenter Copy Share Image
But I think most importantly, we need to realize that not everyone is privileged or born into a good life, stable homes… — Kyle Carpenter Copy Share Image
I always tell people to appreciate the little things in life... Things like driving on a nice day with the windows down,… — Kyle Carpenter Copy Share Image
My college experience was like everyone else's. I learned a lot. I gained a new perspective on the world and on people that I'm… — Kyle Carpenter Copy Share Image
In the Marine Corps there is no individual effort, we're all a big team. — Kyle Carpenter Copy Share Image
It's human nature for everyone to say 'what if,' but I try to snap out of it as quickly as I can because I'm… — Kyle Carpenter Copy Share Image
I jumped on the grenade that was thrown at myself and my friend. I don't recommend it. — Kyle Carpenter Copy Share Image
Work hard at what you do, no matter what it is. Go out there and find your passion and make a difference. — Kyle Carpenter Copy Share Image
There were a lot of hard times, and having to have a team of people help me out of the bed, having to use… — Kyle Carpenter Copy Share Image
As far as me being inspirational to other combat-wounded guys, I would say that it's the opposite. To see guys at Walter Reed that… — Kyle Carpenter Copy Share Image
I'm still here and kicking and, you know, I have all my limbs so you'll never hear me complain. — Kyle Carpenter Copy Share Image
Going from toting a machine gun in Afghanistan... to using a bed pan, and I can't even put my own socks on - that… — Kyle Carpenter Copy Share Image
As Marines, it's drilled into us... to take care of fellow Marines. — Kyle Carpenter Copy Share Image
