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    liamdwyerracing
    Feb 27, 2021

    Long intro, sorry in advance

    in PB Abbate Main

    My name is Liam. I'm a POG, mos being 08xx. I served as the CAG rep for 2/8 in Karma and Saqualleah (spelling??) 2006-2007. Then with 3/5 Kilo 3rd platoon and 1/5 Bravo 2010-2011 in Sangin. I was actually attached to the platoon Abbate was in when he was killed.

    On a mounted patrol, I took shrapnel from a poorly made double 155 in 2007. Then stepped on a pressure plate May 2011 amputating my left leg above the knee and severely damaging my right limbs.

    I spent 4yrs at Walter enduring 50+ surgeries and learning basic functions: walking, writing, bathing, dressing, etc.

    I began racing cars and learned how to operate a clutch. My skills behind the wheel allowed me to go pro in 2015..

    I retired in 2015 and moved to FL but had to return to Walter Reed in 2017 for what was supposed to be 1 surgery and a 6mos stay. Unfortunatley, due to complications and injuries, my stay turned into 3yrs, and 13 surgeries. I took this time to finish my degree at Georgetown and graduated last spring with honors.

    I finally moved back to FL August of last year. 5wks ago, my right knee gave out causing me to fall and break my foot and snap my quad tendon. I had surgery on my foot 4wks ago and am scheduling a return to WR to try to repair my knee.

    In the mean time, I am learning how to shoot left-handed and currently have 4 pistols and 2 ARs.

    Through PB Abbate I'm hoping to possibly establish new relationships, learn differen coping mechanisms and possibly find a new hobby besides cars and guns

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    Mick Denner
    Feb 28, 2021

    Hi Liam, welcome to PB Abbate brother. Thank you for your intro. I look forward to hopefully meeting you soon out in MT. I'm based out West in CA but please hit me up if you ever find yourself out in OC.

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    kolbegrell
    Mar 09, 2021

    Hey Liam, happy to have you here. Where are you located in Florida?

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    Jacob Fox
    Jul 14, 2021

    Hey Dwyer - seeing your name really took me back! I had no idea you were having such a tough recovery still. I hope things are getting a little better for you and that you’ve found a spot with PB Abbate.

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