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A Marine wanted to let his family know what his life is really like.

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Marine Gunnery Sgt. Brian Meyer smiles for a picture by another Marine while waiting to be evacuated after a bomb he was trying to deactivate exploded in Afghanistan. Meyer lost his right leg above the knee, his right hand above the wrist, and three fingers on his left hand in the incident.

The heroes you hear tell of in stories actually exist, but they aren’t Captain America or Ironman. They are real… and they are soldiers.

US Marine Gunnery Sergeant Brian Meyer was deployed as a bomb technician in Afghanistan when tragedy struck in 2011. He was defusing an explosive device when it exploded prematurely.

The Marine was only 29 years-old was nearly destroyed by the blast. He lost his hand and his right leg above the knee. He also lost three fingers of his left hand.

A fellow soldier took a picture of Sgt Meyer while he was receiving treatment on the battlefield. The smile on his face is both heartbreaking and inspiring.

Brian Meyer works out using his prosthetic arm and two remaining fingers on his left hand at the Wounded Warrior Hope and Care Center in Camp Pendleton, California.

He retired from the Marines however, he continues to undergo pioneering medical treatment from Navy Commander Peter Shumaker, right at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California.

Sgt Meyer said he did not want special ramps fitted to his home or be confined to a wheelchair, instead he vowed to walk again and maintain an active lifestyle.

Among the projects Sgt Meyer is involved with is Warfighter Made, which customises sports cars, off-roaders and motorbikes for wounded veterans.

Brian wants to be an inspiration for all people, not just those who have disabilities.

Commander Peter Shumaker, chief of dermatology at the Naval Center in San Diego pioneered some of the techniques being used on severely injured veterans, he said: “It’s a privilege to work with soldiers and Marines, like Brian, because they’re young and motivated and healthy and they can go farther than we ever thought.”

Sgt Meyer refused to be treated like a normal amputee. “I focus on what I have left, not what I lost.”

Due to the revolutionary laser treatment which softened his scars, Sgt Meyer is able to operate the controls of his motorbike using the two fingers of his left hand.

Giving up isn’t an option.

The journey that Brian Meyer went on after his injury should be told to men, women and children across our country. He sacrificed so much for his home and country, but he didn’t let that destroy his life. In fact, he kept fighting for our country and to be an inspiration for others.

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He was killed in an IED attack on July 19, 2007 in Husayninyah, Iraq. He was from Earleville, Maryland.

War tears families apart. It is a violent, awful thing that has plagued civilizations since they were formed. Many of us are aware of this fact, but it’s difficult to wrap your mind around just how dreadful it is without first-hand experience. It was, at least, until now.
In just a few simple photographs, you’ll realize the cold grief and terror that families feel during wartime. These seven soldiers, seven children, were killed while they served our country. Now, all that is left behind is their families’ memories of them and their bedrooms at home. This is heartbreaking.

Marine Cpl. Christopher G. Scherer, 21

He was killed by a sniper on July 21, 2007, in Karmah, Iraq. He was from East Northport, New York.

Cpl. Brandon M. Craig, 25

Cpl. Matthew J. Emerson, 20

He was killed when a vehicle rolled over on September 18, 2007 in Mosul, Iraq. He was from Grandview, Washington.

Airman 1 Class Carl L. Anderson Jr, 21

He was killed by an explosion on August 29, 2004, in Mosul, Iraq. He was from Georgetown, South Carolina.

Lt. Brian N. Bradshaw, 24

He was killed in an IED attack on June 25, 2009 in Kheyl, Afghanistan. He was from Steilacoom, Washington.

Pfc. Richard P. Langenbrunner, 19

He committed suicide on April 17, 2007 in Rustimayah Iraq. He was from Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Cpl. Jennifer M. Parcell, 20

She was killed by a suicide bomber on February 7, 2007 in Anbar province, Iraq. She was from Bel Air, Maryland.

These families experienced something so tragic and unfair when they lost their children to the horrors of war. The rooms their kids grew up in are now frozen in time, a memorial to what was lost. Please share this with others in memory of those that have been killed serving our country. Their sacrifices will not be forgotten.

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You can find the marine lake on Eil Malk island in Palau.

In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, there is a place where you can find yourself amongst countless jellyfish in the water… and it’s not a complete and terrifying nightmare. The island of Palau, officially the Republic of Palau, is a country located in the western Pacific Ocean.
There is a lake there named Jellyfish Lake that is filled with millions of jellyfish. The creatures migrate across the lake every day and snorkeling among them is a popular activity for tourists (even though that sounds a little insane). A snorkeler named Nana Trongratanawong decided to take a dip with the (hopefully) friendly jellyfish. Her dive was so cool, but it’d be difficult to get the courage to do something like this yourself.

The golden and moon jellyfish that live there both have stinging cells, but they aren’t powerful enough to harm humans.

Although it is safe to snorkel with the jellyfish, scuba diving isn’t allowed. Not only are the bubbles from the tanks potentially harmful for the jellyfish, but the anoxic layer that begins at about 15m down contains high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide which can be absorbed through the skin of a diver (which can kill you).
Nana’s dive (which she filmed using a GoPro) is a completely surreal experience. See it for yourself by watching the video:

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After her marine boyfriend’s death, this girl’s 10-year Facebook “A Look Back” video is a lot more than just boring status updates.

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