
Eric Alva
Eric Alva joined the Marines to serve his country, like his father and grandfather in the Vietnam War, Korean War and World War II, but in the early hours of March 21, 2003, Staff Sergeant Alva’s life changed forever when he stepped on a landmine and lost his right leg above the knee, making him the first U.S. Marine seriously injured in the Iraq War.
An athlete prior to his injury, Alva was determined to stay active. In December 2003 he attended The Hartford Ski Spectacular for the first time – just eight months after losing his leg. The winter sporting event showed him that he could continue doing everything he loved, despite his new circumstances.
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