Heroes Series: Al Lewis Tee

An Oscar Mike Hero is an injured Veteran who is conquering their disability and inspiring others. We choose to call these individuals "Heroes" because they won't ever call themselves one. Each Hero helps design their shirt and their personal story is printed on the inside. ABOUT THIS HERO From 2001 to 2003 Alan "Let's Do This" Lewis was stationed in Iraq with 3rd Infantry Division. During a routine mission his humvee hit a land mine. Al lost both legs in the explosion and almost lost an arm and eye as well. He was soon fitted with prosthetics & immediately focused on his rehabilitation, completing 12 to 14 hours of physical therapy PER DAY. Ignoring the pain, Al vowed to walk out of the hospital... and he did. Five months later, he was downhill skiing and saddling up to any adaptive sport he could find, turning the pain of loss into the drive to live. "Pain Let's You Know You Are Still Alive" printed on the front.  Oscar Mike logo printed on left sleeve.  Al Lewis' story printed on the INSIDE of the back. *Tango Yankee for your purchase which directly benefits the Morale and Welfare of our injured veterans and their families. The Oscar Mike Foundation 501(c)(3) offers an outlet for an ongoing competitive lifestyle to thousands of American Veterans who have sacrificed so much for the defense of our country. ITEM DETAILS: Slightly tapered to be less boxy than the mass-market tee. Nothing drastic but you might want to go one size larger if you're on the fence. All the best of cotton and poly meet in this pulled-together ringspun, 30/1 knit. If you don't speak t-shirt geek, that means they are soft and smooth with a high thread count. Some of our designs are intentionally faded or cracked but our inks always do what they are told by our printers. Tri-blend  (50% Polyester / 25% Cotton / 25% Rayon) construction A ribbed collar that won't lose it's shape Machine wash cold with guts and grit Tumble dry low Proudly printed in Wisconsin All Oscar Mike Apparel and Gear is MADE IN THE USA Because It Matters *colors and styles may vary slightly