The Decision to Move Forward: Paralympian Lt. Snyder Meets with The First Lady
Posted by on September 20, 2012 at 05:54 PM EST
Brad Snyder’s story is a remarkable one. Just one year ago, Lieutenant Snyder was blinded by an IED while serving in Afghanistan. This summer, he competed in the London Paralympics, bringing home two gold medals and a silver medal in swimming.
Moments after being honored at the White House alongside his fellow athletes, Brad shared his story with First Lady Michelle Obama. “Overcoming adversity is a decision that everyone makes,” Brad said, “And you can let that beat you or you can make the decision to move forward.”
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Watch Paralympian Lt. Snyder Meet The First Lady, here.
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