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In this week's Urban Valor episode, we're joined by Marine veteran Christopher Cendana. Hailing from Fremont, CA, Chris's journey into the military was inspired by his best friend and the uncertainty he faced after high school. He enlisted in the Marine Corps, specializing as a Diesel Mechanic. Chris shares his experiences from two deployments to Iraq, including a tragic incident where he was compelled to engage with an Iraqi family, resulting in heartbreaking consequences. Following his military service, Chris found his calling with Six Feet Above, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting and supporting veterans and service members dealing with mental health challenges through the therapeutic medium of skateboarding. #war #veteran #urbanvalor #combat #combatveteran #marines #marines #army #navy #airforce #coastguard
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2 years ago
I deployed to Iraq with this man right here. That's awesome to see him on here
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2 years ago
They did this dude dirty with that thumbnail pic.
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2 years ago
who chose that thumbnail lmao, in combo with the title thats craaaaazy
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2 years ago
Thanks for your service !
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2 years ago
Dude looks like a pro skater
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2 years ago
Much love from Oakland, Chris. Appreciate you brother.
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1 year ago
Man I’m so happy for this one and how he got to come back home skating and shit truly wholesome 
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2 years ago
Related to some of the stuff he said at the end, both about memories trickling as more time passes, and living in it moment (also in a hurry to get out but should’ve enjoyed it more). Appreciate the video
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2 years ago
Recruiter stories ! Everybody's got one ! He's right about somebody getting recycled ! I remember a Black kid became sick, a short time before we graduated. And after graduation, I was going to grab my Seabag, and without meaning to, I just happened to look up into the Barracks, and there was this kid looking so forlorn, waving at me ! And I felt really bad for him knowing he was going to have to stay, on top of watching his ex platoon scattering to the winds ! Never knew if he made it, or if he got sent home ? And strangely hadn't thought of it for some 46 years ago, until listening to this guy ! MCRD SAN DIEGO. PLT.3021 1977 SEMPER FI
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2 years ago (edited)
I'm from NC and Jacksonville sucks! USMC sent me to Pendleton and luckly my platoon was flooded with guys from Cali so I went home with alot of'em so I saw all of California from LBC, Bay, Compton, L.A., Sacramento, Monterey, to Bakersville. Still got 
for Cali!
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