Walt Disney World Marathon- Cadet Runs In Full Fatigues and Carries 30 lb Backpack.

[MrAcademyguy12]

Thank you all for the words of encouragment. If you are running the 2012 Disney Marathon in orlando please look for me again. Due to a series of injuries in training I will not have the ruck; however, it still is 100% in honor of our fallen service men and women and those who have sacrificed in any capacity for our freedom.

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Cadet First Class Strong

[vigo894]

Cadet, you make me proud.

[ScottX6945]

Damn right!! Give em hell sir and words can say enough on how much we thank you for your service!!!!

[Salvador716]

This man is a true hero

[navywrslr]

As a retired navy SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER,I SALUTE this fine young man for what he did.

[sbergie37]

Thank you Cadet Strong! I am proud to be an American and I grateful for all my American soldiers.

Anyone that thinks he is a showoff has obviously never ran or trained for a marathon. You should be ashamed of yourself for even saying that.

[hypnofan92]

I ran that race and spoke to this guy - I was running for a UK armed forces charity - God bless you !

Will. UK.

[LoveNorbertTheDragon]

But fame is theirs - and future days

On pillar'd brass shall tell their praise;

Shall tell - when cold neglect is dead -

"These for their country fought and bled."

~Philip Freneau

God Bless America, the military, and especially Cadet Strong!

[N21X]

Rock steady cadet!

Nice job. I'm proud of you.

[IamBratacus]

Thank you Cadet for you service and dedication we are all Proud of you and Proud to be and American with ppl like you in our services Amen to you dear sir Amen!

[954rockerbaby889]

i saw him out on the course. He's crazy, but in a good way of course. Great job man

[theahills]

Oh my gosh! Brought me to tears. So true what he said about people more worried about the money the war is costing rather than the lives. Thanks for inspiring me!

[katiekfitz]

i was there! i ran the half marathon :)

[Bobalithmiss1]

I really want to run the Disney Half Marathon.

[KacieGalyon]

Beautiful story. Truly touching,