Quotes from Kyle Carpenter

There are always fellow Marines who understand and know what you're going through. Be proud, don't be ashamed, and go out there and tackle the second life you've been given.

But I think most importantly, we need to realize that not everyone is privileged or born into a good life, stable homes or a home, period.

All of this blue on my face is from the gunpowder residue from the grenade. It blasted it into my face and stained the skin.

As the president put the Medal of Honor around my neck, I felt the history and the weight of a nation.

The military is a path of the unknown. I wasn't in denial about the risk.

I guess you could say I got right with the man upstairs. I wanted to go to heaven.

What I was really into as a kid, anything that drove my mother crazy or made her nervous, and not much has changed.

I've always been energetic, loved life and have always been easily amused by things.

Work hard at what you do, no matter what it is. Go out there and find your passion and make a difference.

I wanted to set the story straight and really let people know what it's like and what me and my Marines went through.