April 2026 / Issue 22 Mr. Inspiration It was June 14, 1969, and the war in Vietnam was raging. Bob Weiland was a US Army Combat Medic, attached to the 25th Infantry Division. While on patrol, his unit triggered a mortar round that had been booby trapped. When Bob rushed forward to render aid he stepped on a large mine himself, instantly separating him from his legs. Bob survived the ordeal and underwent a grueling recovery, losing both of his legs and learning how to adapt.