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2X Purple Heart Marine Punished After Severe Brain Trauma
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This week’s Urban Valor episode features Marine veteran Keene Sherburne. Keene grew up in California’s high desert. His Vietnam veteran father was a “prepper”, which led to law enforcement conducting 19 searches on their home. After Keene’s parents went to jail, he was forced to fend for himself at the age of 15. He enlisted in the Marine Corps and became an infantry machine gunner. While in Iraq, Keene was blown up twice and received two purple hearts. Due to his severe brain trauma, he was forced to medically retire. As Keene was being processed, he was punished for a ridiculous incident, considering everything he had just been through. He now finds peace as a yoga instructor but says every day is still a struggle. Please SUBSCRIBE to Urban Valor so you NEVER miss a weekly Episode! Please COMMENT with any Questions or Show Support - We'll Answer ASAP. Please LIKE the video if you found it interesting/engaging or want to show your support!
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2 years ago (edited)
This brought back some memories. I did 2 pumps to Fallujah with 6th, and 8th Marines in 2005, '06, '07. Wish I was older so I could've been there a year earlier. East Karma Road almost took me out by an IED but thank God I was in a MRAP. Truck was totaled, so its safe to say if it was a HUMVEE I probably wouldn't be here to write this. 
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2 years ago
We owe this guy a large amount of gratitude, as an American who didnt serve in the military, Thank You for your service!
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2 years ago
What a special guy.Real warriors are honest. This man is the real deal.
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2 years ago
Sherburne is actually a positive person. He always had a positive outlook at the battalion.
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2 years ago
Man the ending resonated so effing hard. My dog did the same for me, jumped in my lap and looked at me. Glad as hell you lived dude. You’re here for a reason.
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2 years ago
You served above and beyond. Thank you for your service, never stop fighting!
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2 years ago
What the government did to your family home is atrocious.
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1 year ago (edited)
I am so glad that you working on bouncing back, a little at a time. You definitely went through a lot. But it shows you are resilient and have much fortitude. This I am sure has to do with your willingness to go beyond your past experiences and move forward into a different life. I agree so strongly with you about turning the switch off. You did 2 1/2 years in the Marines, you did your part. It has nothing to do with who did 4 years and who did 2 1/2. You served and have been to war. Many before and after you unfortunately did not make it back. You said you are blessed. I completely agree with you. Next time I travel to California, I will definitely check you. Continue to grow with each passing day, stronger and stronger and wiser and wiser. As a former Marine, who joined some years before you, I completely agree with your comments about some of the leadership. We had some screwed up leadership at Camp Horno, at Pendleton. Luckily when I transferred to 1/4, I had decent leadership. I did three Westpacs and got out. You mentioned that the Marines wanted to punish you. I cannot wrap my head around some of the stupidity that still exists in the Marines. I witnessed some stupidity when I was in. I also knew there was no way I would re-up, absolutely no way. I hope and pray that you continue to get each day.
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1 year ago
Dogs... a man's best friend. Mines saved me several times too, you're not alone brother.
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2 years ago
I pray for peace for the Combat Veterans. You deserve more. Semper Fidelis
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10 months ago
You're dad's legendary Keene. God bless
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2 years ago
What’s up man, I really felt it when you told your story. We have a ton of things in common. I too am from the high desert. Joined the military right out of high school, I went army. I was in basic training when 9/11 happened. I was in 4/27 FA out of Baumholder Germany. Deployed to Iraq in April 1, 2003, did a year in Baghdad where I was hit with shrapnel from an RPG, returned to duty next day to go back on patrols, from there we headed to Mahmoudiyah to shoot our big guns, 155mm self propelled howitzers (M109A6). My total deployment was 16 months. I’ve seen some shit too man. Glad you made it back safe. Keep your head up brother, we all struggle from time to time. Keep in touch with the guys you served with, you all deserve it. Peace brother
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