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Colonel Greg Gadson on American valor, surviving an Iraqi bombing, U.S. vets + more

Colonel Greg Gadson on American valor, surviving an Iraqi bombing, U.S. vets + more

FromBehind The Mask Podcast


Colonel Greg Gadson on American valor, surviving an Iraqi bombing, U.S. vets + more

FromBehind The Mask Podcast

ratings:
Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Nov 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Our military vets are not ‘suckers’ or ‘losers.’ Just ask Retired Colonel Gregory Gadson who lost both legs in an Iraqi bombing back in 2007.Gadson is a real American Hero who honored us with his story of survival, service and sacrifice for his nation while in the United States Army for more than 26 years. He also served on the gridiron as a former linebacker for West Point.Colonel Gadson opens up to NFL HOF Nominee Takeo Spikes and NFL Vet Tutan Reyes about:Being revived after dying multiple times in IraqHis life as a double amputeeInspiring the New York Giants’ Super Bowl runsThe NFL kneeling protests for social justiceThe military’s role in politics and the 2020 electionsHis Hollywood acting role in “Battleship” with RihannaHis daredevil lifestyle of action sportsSupporting the nation’s disabled active-duty and veteran militaryPlus, so much moreShare this Veterans Day episode featuring the inspirational Colonel Gadson on Behind the Mask Podcast, voted the Best Sports Podcast by the Black Podcasting Awards.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Nov 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

NFL Legend Takeo Spikes has expanded upon the success of his book "Takeo Spikes presents; Behind The Mask Book", in a podcast series which provides listeners and viewers alike with post-game analysis each week throughout the NFL regular and post season. The show features many other pro-athletes and celebrities discussing a range of topics such as fatherhood, relationships, business, social issues and untold personal stories.