Jamel Danies was moved to enlist in the United States Marine Corps after witnessing the events of 9/11 in New York City. In the final days of his tour of duty in Iraq, Jamel's unit encountered an improvised explosive devise, killing three of his fellow Marines and resulting in the loss of one of his legs. As a result, Jamel struggled with depression, alcoholism, and PTSD. He sought help from Wounded Warrior Project and threw himself into the organization. Jamel now lives every day to the fullest, cherishing the support system that helped him along his journey to recovery.