I always tell people to appreciate the little things in life… Things like driving on a nice day with the windows down, and the fact that you can get a good education or you have a good job. Kyle Carpenter Read Quote
As far as me being inspirational to other combat-wounded guys, I would say that it’s the opposite. To see guys at Walter Reed that I recovered with every day and they were missing every single one of their limbs – that is what I would say is inspiring. Kyle Carpenter Read Quote
The best time of being a Marine was Afghanistan. There will never be a time when I’m sleeping in the dirt and I haven’t showered in four months and I’m with 50 of the people that I’ll be the closest with ever. Kyle Carpenter Read Quote
I was first and foremost a fellow Gamecock and friend before a Medal of Honor recipient. Kyle Carpenter Read Quote
I’m still here and kicking and, you know, I have all my limbs so you’ll never hear me complain. Kyle Carpenter Read Quote
People always assume I was in a motorcycle wreck. My response to them: no, Taliban. Kyle Carpenter Read Quote
I’m very pleased with how far I’ve come, and I see my injuries and my scars and all my buddies and everybody that was at Walter Reid with me, you know I see it almost as a form of character. Kyle Carpenter Read Quote
My body was torn apart by an enemy hand grenade… upon arriving at Camp Bastion, I was labeled P.E.A. – patient expired on arrival. I flat-lined at Walter Reed. Kyle Carpenter Read Quote
