Mike Thornton – Medal of Honor recipient – Navy SEAL legend – Vietnam veteran
Team Never Quit
Marcus Luttrell
4.9 • 6K Ratings
🗓️ 3 October 2018
⏱️ 84 minutes
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Summary
The Team Never Quit Podcast is honored to welcome Medal of Honor Recipient and Navy SEAL, Mike Thornton, to this week’s incredible show. Mike is a legend in the Teams and defines the word “hero.” His miraculous exploits during his time in Vietnam have set the standard by which all other Team Guys are to be measured. Join his teammates from the modern era, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford and #TheWizard as they have the rare opportunity to interview Mike. Prepare yourself as Mike shares his greatest #NeverQuitStory. Mike Thornton is one of the most decorated Frogmen in the history of the unit. His exploits downrange are the stuff of legend, and the story behind his Medal of Honor is miraculous. His unselfish actions resulted in saving the lives of four men, in particular fellow SEAL, Tommy Norris, another Medal of Honor recipient. Mike’s wisdom and experience have set a precedent for all people to aspire to. In a rare interview Marcus, Rut and The Wizard provide an incredible opportunity to their listeners to be exposed to Mike’s profound insight. The #TNQPodcast is beyond blessed to be able to deliver inspiring content for our loyal listeners. We thank you for the continued support and help spreading the positivity around the world. If you would like to share your greatest Never Quit story please submit it here. Our mission is to help you face adversity, overcome life’s greatest obstacles, and develop the Never Quit mindset. Great Stories Ignite Legends The post Mike Thornton – Medal of Honor recipient – Navy SEAL legend – Vietnam veteran appeared first on Team Never Quit Podcast. Support the show.
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| 0:53.7 | Get ready to get fired up with us. |
| 1:23.7 | We're in every environment imaginable. But sharing real-world lessons learned by those |
| 1:29.4 | who've never quit. That's right. It's time Marcus for us to help them defeat the |
| 1:34.7 | negative surge in the air. |
| 1:36.2 | You're ready? |
| 1:37.2 | I'm ready. |
| 1:38.2 | Let's roll. |
| 1:39.2 | Let's roll. |
| 1:40.2 | Man. Marcus. Have we got a doozy today, bud? |
| 1:53.6 | I mean, this show is going to rank up there with the greatest shows on Earth. This show |
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