A Wounded Warrior Shares the Which means of: ‘No Unhealthy Days,’ Greatest Honor the Fallen on Memorial Day
This Memorial Day weekend, retired Navy SEAL and Wounded Warrior Jason Redman spoke to how all Americans can honor the fallen. Redman affirmed ways Americans can not only reconnect and support those in military service, but deepen their understanding and appreciation for those American warriors who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Redman is part of Freedom 250 Veteran Voices. In 2007, while serving in Iraq, Redman survived an ambush where he was shot seven times, sustaining severe injuries to his face, arm and body. Redman underwent over 37 reconstructive surgeries to restore his body, and documented the process of the restoration of his mind and spirit in the book, “The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader.” Redman is a recipient of the Purple Heart, and the founder and CEO of Wounded Wear. Redman is also a motivational leader and speaker. His “No Bad Days” mindset delves deeper into his journey of growth, change, and how anyone can transform their outlook on life no matter what their circumstance.
Redman spoke about his generational heritage of service and sacrifice, why he chose to wear the uniform, and his continued service outside the uniform.
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On Friday, Redman appeared on News Nation’s “Katie Pavlich Tonight,” to discuss the Iran conflict, Memorial Day, and what the “No Bad Days” mindset is all about.
Redman told Pavlich:
If you woke up this morning, it’s a good day. I am….God gave me a second chance that night on the battlefield, and I never take that for granted anymore. I got to come home to be with my family, my kids are grown now, my first grandbaby coming here soon. And I have so many friends, and I know a lot of military members who have lost someone, and it’s a lot of guilt, and oftentimes they don’t live.
So, when I talk about “No Bad Days,” it’s the idea that, hey, if you woke up, it’s a good day. It’s up to you to make it a great day. And It’s up to you to live to be the greatest version of yourself.
Amen. Redman also tied this mindset into how average Americans can honor those who paid the price for our freedoms, saying, “I think that’s the best way you pay tribute to our brothers and sisters who didn’t come home.”
Pavlich asked about those who have a desire to do more for our fighting men and women. “How can Americans […] get more involved? What would you suggest to them if they want to do their part here at home?”
Redman made it sound simple, because it is. The first step is that recognition and desire, and it’s amazing the opportunities that exist to take a step further.
Redman encouraged:
There’s a lot of ways to serve. I meet a lot of people who say, “Man, I’m so sad I didn’t serve in the military.” And you know, that’s great. But there are other ways to give back. And what I will tell you is, on Memorial Day, one of the things you can do; one of the biggest things I can ask you to do is, Number One: Enjoy those barbeques, enjoy those Memorial Day sales. But, recognize that this holiday represents the cost of everyday Americans making an extraordinary sacrifice.
So, take a little time. If you don’t know someone who fell on the battlefield, look some up. I can tell you right now, the Navy SEAL Foundation page has an entire list of all of my brothers who did not come home. Look ’em up, read about ’em, tell your family about ’em, take a couple of minutes to thank them for your freedom, and then go out and enjoy.
Along with the Navy SEAL Foundation, Redman mentioned other organizations which do tremendous work for military service members, veterans and their families. These organizations focus on honoring, supporting, and educating Americans about our fallen and wounded warriors who should always receive our gratitude and will always need our support.
And there’s a lot of groups just like that. The Gary Sinise Foundation, Gary does amazing things. Tunnels to Towers, American Warrior Initiative, there are so many great groups that do great things to take care of our service members and their families. Pay it forward, make a little donation. Say. “Thank you,” for the sacrifice that enabled your freedoms, and that’s a great way to serve and give back.
So simple, yet profound. Offering gratitude for their sacrifice, and paying it forward are two things that all of us can do to honor those who give their very lives to sustain our liberties.
The full News Nation segment with Jason Redman is below.
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Former Navy SEAL Jason Redman explains what Memorial Day means to him on @KatiePavlichNN.
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