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"While deployed to Afghanistan with the 428th Engineer company in 2011, Lane's Truck was hit by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)The explosion left hie ina coma for six weeks with 26 injuries, requiring 26 operations. He lost both legs and was given the worst possible news: he wasn't going to be able to use prosthetics or speak properly again after having a tracheotomy. ""All through life, we run into negative people. They tell us who we are supposed to be, how we're. supposed to conform to. I chose not to listen to those voices of conformity and doubt and not believe the limitation the doctors and therapist had set for me in the days after the explosion. I chose to put my trust in God. In the Army, I learned never to give up, never surrender. "" JP Lane Walking Again Lane a native of Ohio, hopes to give readers strength and courage through his testimony and help others find purpose in their lives, knowing that God is always on their side. He offers a candid view of how his devastating injuries affected not only him but his entire family. This heart-wrenching account of the process of learning to walk and talk again at the age of 23 is a story of hope and healing as only a double amputee can tell it. ""Courage is a word we use to describe how we have our fears. But what word do we use to describe a devastating injury sustained in combat by a soldier who had already proven his courage? Justin Lane, like many other American military heroes, drew from the depths of his soul to overcome his wounds, that included the loss of both legs. To me, the word courage doesn't begin to describe how this warrior was able to face his future. Read his amazing story and find out exactly what he went through. I'm proud to call him friend."" Lee Greenwood"

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Courage is a word we use to describe how we have our fears. But what word do we use to describe a devastating injury sustained in combat by a soldier who had already proven his courage? Justin Lane, like many other American military heroes, drew from the depths of his soul to overcome his wounds, that included the loss of both legs. To me, the word courage doesn't begin to describe how this warrior was able to face his future. Read his amazing story and find out exactly what he went through. I'm proud to call him friend. Lee Greenwood

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"Justin ""JP"" Lane joined the U.S. Army in 2008 at the age of 20 years old. Like most young men watching the Twin Towers fall in 2001, JP knew he wanted to join the military when he was old enough to do so. As a combat engineer, he was deployed to Afghanistan as a Specialist with the 428th Engineer Company in October 2010 to search for IED's. (Improvised Explosive Device) On July 2nd, 2011, his RG31 truck was penetrated by a 200lb IED while on a mission. He was in a coma for 6 weeks, having 26 injuries and 28 surgeries - changing his life forever. JP is a double amputee and the doctors told him he wasn't going to do many things like use prosthetics because his legs were so badly damaged or speak properly again because of a tracheotomy. He has proven them wrong. JP will tell you he joined the Army to serve and protect the American people, and by the grace of God, he still does. He promotes post-traumatic growth to combat wounded veterans and others across the country, helping them build a mindset to 'never give up, never surrender'. He is an inspirational speaker and performer of music. His journey of faith, determination, and love of life is inspiring. JP was born in Ohio and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin. His father served in the U.S. Air Force. He currently lives in San Antonio with his wife, Crystal, and their Goldendoodle, Bentley. They enjoy the lake and other outdoor activities, and in JP's spare time, he loves woodworking and participating in shooting competitions. Erik Shaw, a U.S.combat veteran, started Tactical16 in 2012 and understands the therapeutic value that writing provides. We are a nontraditional publisher specializing in working with veterans, first responders, and their family and friends to tell their unique and heartfelt stories to audiences worldwide. Our team works with new clients to create a tailored plan that fits their needs and gives them creative control over their work. Our mission is to preserve and share out authors' victories, tragedies, triumphs, and entertaining stories. Tactical 16 has two parts. ""Tactical"" refers to the Armed Forces, Police, Fire, and Rescue communities. The ""16"" is the number of acres destroyed on September 11, 2001, at Ground Zero."

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