Bravo748 Welcomes Marine Sgt John Peck (Ret)
John Peck is a native of Antioch, Illinois and former Marine. In 2007, he was serving in Iraq when he was first wounded. The vehicle he was riding in while manning the turret gun hit an IED. Peck was left with vision, balance problems, complete loss of short term and long-term memory, and hearing problems. He also suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) which made him lose his short- and long-term memory. Undeterred, Peck went through months of grueling physical rehabilitation with the goal of returning to the Marines and serving his country.
He reenlisted in the Marines and things were going well until May 24, 2010; that fateful day would change his life forever. At the age of 24, Peck was serving in Helmand province, Afghanistan with the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines Weapons Company as a mortar man. He was out on patrol when he stepped on and triggered an IED. The blast amputated Peck’s legs, part of one arm, caused severe damage to his other arm and wounded him severely in the stomach.
As a result of medical complications, doctors ended up amputating part of Peck’s remaining arm. Peck endured 27 surgeries, and received 41 pints of red blood cells, 35 units of plasma and five units of platelets. He almost died three times during his surgeries and on the third was actually pronounced dead. Despite his fragile condition, Sgt. Peck became an advocate for blood donation.
On August 26, 2014, he was officially listed to receive a double arm transplant in Boston. On August 18, 2016 - almost two years later - Peck received news that a donor had been located. After a 16-hour surgery, with two identical surgical teams each working on one arm, Sgt. Peck was the second military member to receive an upper bilateral transplant. He and his wife, Jessica resided at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center where Peck endured grueling daily physical and occupational therapy.
Today, John Peck is a much sought-after inspirational speaker, sharing his story of hope and overcoming injuries that seemed insurmountable. Targeted audiences include corporations, healthcare, universities and colleges, veteran organizations, high schools and non-profit organizations.
John is a co-author of the book Rebuilding Sergeant Peck: How I Put Body and Soul Back Together After Afghanistan.
Learn more about John at Bravo748 Military and Combat Speakers Bureau.
To book John Peck for your event, contact: [email protected], call Bravo748 at 843-900-6782, or go to the Bravo748 website at www.Bravo748.com.
Retired Sergeant Peck, a great inspiration to all of us who have to overcome severe adversity and challenges in life, a kind hearted fellow, a patriot, a humble and modest man, a top bloke through and through and a role model to all of us young or old, - if you get a chance to meet him, don't miss it !