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Severely Wounded Heroes

Mark Litynski

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. (Ret.)

While deployed in Afghanistan, Mark volunteered as point man on a foot patrol. As he marked the path for his fellow Marines, Mark triggered an improvised explosive device (IED). He instantly lost both of his legs and later his left arm.

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Mark's Incredible Story of Bravery & Patriotism

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Mark Litynski grew up in a suburb of Minneapolis. He always wanted to be in the Marines and enlisted during his second year of college, serving two deployments in Afghanistan. On November 19, 2010, he volunteered as point man on a foot patrol. As he marked the path for his fellow Marines, Mark triggered an improvised explosive device (IED). He instantly lost both of his legs and later his left arm.Mark’s thoughts went immediately his family. He knew he would need to stay positive and determined for them. Just two months after his injury, Mark was walking on his first set of prosthetics. Mark and his family now happily reside in their new custom specially adapted smart home in Duluth, MN.

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We Proudly Built A Custom Home for Mark

The Gary Sinise Foundation was proud to build a custom home for Mark specially adapted to his unique needs.

We've built homes all across the nation for America's most severely wounded heroes. Every home is fully custom and 100% mortgage-free. Learn more about our custom homebuilding programs or support our efforts today.

Wall of Gratitude

Mark Litynski

God bless you and your family 🙏
L. Ferguson
Alabama
Mark, thank you for your service and sacrifice.
A. Walsh
Maryland
Thank you for your service
M. Berry
Colorado
May blessings of peace and strength be with you, Mark, today and always.
B. Campbell
Virginia
Much respect 🇺🇸
S. Bush
Wyoming
Respect and gratitude ⭐️
K. Schultz
Kentucky
THANK YOU MARK, YOUR FAITH AND COURAGE INSPIRE US.
C. Francis
North Dakota
We are grateful for the devotion you’ve shown to this country.
S. Newman
West Virginia
Your journey reminds us that God gives us strength even in the hardest battles.
T. Porter
South Dakota
Your life is a testimony of perseverance, and it points others toward faith and hope.
J. Goodman
Georgia
Your strength has encouraged so many who needed hope.
K. Edwards
Florida
  

 
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