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Here's what people are saying about Clasp Life.

Hey tommy, im feel bad that i wasnt able to see you and cathy this weekend. But i wanted to at least message you and tell you thank you, you have been a huge inspiration to me over these last few months of getting to know you. Youve shown me that anything is possible as long as you have the heart and will to do so. Your clasp life foundation has inspired me to keep after my dreams. You and Cathy have shown me what true love looks like. I am going to miss both of you alot. Oh and one last thing, noticing the cross on your clasp life shirts, and hearing some of your comments about God really made me see that i have been drifting away from my religion and that i will do better to lean on Him. Thank you Tommy. And thank you to your beautiful wife Cathy. You two have really touched my heart and i dont know if i could ever repay you for it.

Alex Hanson

Hi! I was watching a show and saw your accident and just couldn't believe my eyes.
 
In 2001 I was on a 4 Wheeler and was hit by a truck. Broke a bunch of bones and tore my left brachial plexus up pretty bad.  I had a nerve transplant and 3 years of physical therapy. I had limited use before the surgery and something happened in the operation that ended up making it worse. I never gained any additional use of my arm. Basically I can grip with 3 fingers and kind of have a small amount of bicep. Other than that its pretty useless. Well when I saw you I was quite amazed and here's why...
 
Prior to my wreck I was learning to fly a small cessna. It was all I ever wanted to do. I was addicted. Up until just a couple months ago I thought I would never be able to fly again. Over 11 years went by and I was just sad and always wishing I could fly.
 
I find your story quite amazing because it never seemed to cross your mind that you would never jump again!
 
I decided a couple months ago that there was nothing else out there for me and that I was gonna fly no matter what it took. I just soloed 3-14-13. Most amazing moment of my life!   Here's the problem. Now that I know I can fly, I want more. I want to do aerobatics. I talked to an instructor and he brought up something I hadn't thought about. Being able to bail and deploy a parachute.  Well..... now what?
I gave it some thought and decided that when the time comes I'm atleast going to try. But I also realized that there was a very real possibility that it wouldn't work out. Then I see you and wow! 
 
In a perfect world I would love to come learn from you. But considering I love in mo and money is a huge issue, that just probably won't work out.  Regardless, I just felt like I needed to contact you and at the very least thank you. Because now atleast I know its possible and that there's a real chance of reaching my dream. I can't thank you enough for that.
Amanda Rodelander