Ep. 104 U.S. Marine; Blessed To Live Middle Class; Andrew Farlaino’s American Story

Andrew Farlaino was referred to me by Matthew Bradford.  Matt was the guest on  Episode 25. 

Matt, a young U.S. marine, lost both legs and his vision when he stepped on an IED only a few months into his first deployment.  Andrew served with Matt.  He knew Matt before and after this tragic incident.  Andrew saw Matt after the explosion.  He recalls seeing Matt with mangled legs and his protective goggles still covering Matt's eyes with one hole in each lens where the bomb penetrated, causing the blindness.

Andrew saw how these devastating injuries made men and women, like Matt, only stronger.  Instead of wallowing in self pity, Matt has helped others overcome their obstacles.

Andrew is an advocate for veterans helping themselves.  You receive what you put in to your own treatment.  

After retiring from the marines, Andrew worked as a security bodyguard for the wealthiest of wealthiest American families.  He made hundred of thousands of dollars, but the cost was too high.

Working around the clock and witnessing the destruction of  these people who seemed to have it all, Andrew returned to his childhood home in Price, Utah.  

Andrew was never happier than he is now.  He lives a quiet middle class life with his wife and children. He tries to do something good everyday; listening to his children's questions or simply smiling at a stranger.

Check out Andrew's knife company at Trained Monkey Blade Company.  

https://www.instagram.com/trainedmonkeyblade/