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Justin's gift
When catastrophe strikes, in the rocky terrain of Afghanistan, Cpl. Justin Gaertner is forced to dig deep and ask himself: What am I made of, after all?



Life after war:
Story of a Marine amputee

Justin Gaertner lost his legs in a 2010 explosion while serving as a Marine in the Afghanistan war. This is the inspiring story of his journey to find independence as he confronts life after war as an amputee.

The story of Marine Justin Gaertner

Justin's family asks that any donations be directed to the Justin Gaertner Fund, run by the Trinity Mustangs, at P.O. Box 115, New Port Richey, FL 34656. Checks should be made payable to the Trinity Mustangs, with "Justin Gaertner Fund" on the memo line. Write Mustangs4Justin@gmail.com or call (813) 358-3550.
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