Author: 22fitness
I am a South Milwaukee native, I graduated from South Milwaukee High School in 2002. Upon Graduating I joined the United States Army as an Airborne Indirect Fire Infantryman. Where I served over 8 years and 2 Combat deployments to Operation Iraqi Freedom. In June 28th, 2005 I was awarded the Purple Heart. From being wounded in action when a roadside bomb struck our HUMVEE. From there I continued my career and deployed again to Iraq from May 2007 to August 2008 to take part in what has been named “The Surge”. Throughout my career, I achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and received numerous awards and accommodations. Upon exiting the service I found myself battling severe PTSD, depression, and anxiety. after losing my own brother to suicide in December of 2015. I became an advocate for people suffering from mental illness. In August of 2016, I marched 22 miles across Milwaukee county in an effort to raise suicide awareness. After the walk, I went on to find “22 Fitness” a free fitness program dedicated to helping those that struggle with PTSD and Depression. Throughout the year I host several 22-mile walks, and community workouts, and several public speaking engagements, to continue to generate awareness of the mental health issues within our communities. I am currently the Manager of Operations for Commercial Recycling Division, Goodwill industries of southeastern Wisconsin and metropolitan Chicago. I am married to my high school sweetheart. Together we have 3 daughters and reside in Hales Corners Wisconsin. View all posts by 22fitness
22fitness has made a huge impact in my life both physically and mentally. I have lost almost 40 lbs, gained confidence and I have met some amazing people who I call my fitness family. While fighting depression I have confided in many and at one time reached out for help, to which Dan was right there for me and many of you reach out with words. 22fitness was my start of becoming healthy, achieving goals I had for year but never had the support to reach. My path started here and I am happy to say after 7 months I am still going and making new goals and my fitness family/support system grows.
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