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We were looking through some older photos today and wanted to share some with you that we thought were pretty funny!

Here are two of our National Spokespeople, B.J. Jackson (left) and J.R. Martinez (right) on a 1500-mile bike ride in early October in Southern California. They were riding to raise funds and awareness for other wounded veterans with Operation American Spirit, a nonprofit organization founded by Emmy nominated actor Jack Scalia. J.R. was really showing his American pride with his red, white and blue mohawk!!

J.R. just couldn't keep from goofing off throughout this two week bike ride. Check out his new hairdo!

Check out our Events and Fundraisers section of our photo gallery for more pictures of the Operation American Spirit ride.

Labels: cycling, Operation American Spirit, Salute Heroes, wounded troops

Well it has been a crazy few days for us! Yesterday we flew from our hometown of Indianapolis, IN to the Big Apple, New York City, for a chance to appear on the Montel Williams Show! We got a call late on Tuesday from Montel's producers asking us if we would be able to share our family's story and how we have overcome adversity on his show. Of course we accepted! So we flew in Wednesday afternoon and filmed the show on Thursday, and then flew back home after the show was done taping.
It was a whirlwind trip, but we were thrilled to be able to share our story of resilience with a national audience, and of course, we were thrilled to meet Montel!
Check out our picture with Montel!

When Jerry was injured, of course it was a very tough time for all of us. But since then we have gone on to be stronger than ever as a family unit, and we have been blessed with many things along the way. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes has been very instrumental is helping us through the hard times, and we always want to send a word of thanks their way! We would also like to thank Montel and his crew for allowing us to share our story, and share the Coalition's message on his show. We will let you all know as soon as possible when the show is going to air!

Now I guess it is time to get back to real life....

-Joan and Jerry Majetich

Labels: inspiration, Montel, Salute Heroes, wounded troops