This Week I'm joined by a retired US Army veteran, motivational speakers and the Co-founder of Sweethearts and Heroes which is a game-changing organization helping to stamp out bullying and promote a positive culture in schools and communities across the US and Canada. Rick Yarosh joins me on the show.

On September 1, 2006, Ricks's life would be changed and impacted for the rest of his life. Rick was part of a routine military mission in the Abu Ghraib region of Iraq. While on the mission, the Bradley was hit with an IED and the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Within 40 hours after the explosion, Rick and his two comrades arrived at the military burn unit at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Now retired from the Army, Rick gives inspirational talks to anyone who would like to hear his story. His story, although tragic in parts, is not a story of tragedy. It is one of being able to get through anything with a positive attitude. Most importantly, Rick can honestly say he is happier than he has ever been in his entire life.

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Rick's story is a touching one and reminder for all, that you are much stronger than you think. and as long as you have breath in your body you have the strength to keep going.

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