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Thursday, 20 June 2013

Former marine turned amputee becomes fitness & underwear model

25 year old former US marine and Afghan war veteran Alex Minsky has turned his tragedy into triumph. He lost his right leg in an explosion in 2009 after driving over an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan when he was just 21.

After losing his leg, he fell into depression and heavy drinking but with the help of his family, he found himself again and made some changes in his life. He also started working out regularly at a gym and that was where he was discovered by model scouts. Alex is now a sought after fitness and underwear model. "I just want people from nearby and far away to be inspired to try harder and never give up on themselves" Alex said in a recent interview. "I didn't set out to be an underwear model. I was just taking care of myself and working out. It just so happens that I look good in underwear. "

Alex donates a percentage of his modeling earnings to the Wounded Warriors project. #BeInspired!
at 6/20/2013 03:51:00 pm

82 comments:

  1. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 15:56

    He so freaking hot, I would screw the hell out of him! Mind my words kids!
    Lol

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    1. Dope Nerd20 June 2013 at 19:32

      Damn!!! Hotness Monster, his Royal hotness, he iz too hot, like hotter dan fire. Those nipplez is a killer, am sure gals ll be tripping. Am sure he'ld ve forgotten dat he doesnt ve a right leg. Anyway, thank God for him.... Cant resist that hotness. #Trippingthingz.... Typing on a touchscreen phone SUCKS!!!

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    2. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 21:15

      I'm sure we felt so awkward in his first shoot ever. Such transformation from being a military guy to a model. Anyways he's from a country that has a working economy. If he were Nigerian, lemme hear he dint go to cry at pension office. Lol nice one!

      --Teeteelahyo--

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  2. ★★PRINCE CHARMING™★★20 June 2013 at 15:57

    Quite ingenious! Not being deterred by his handicap state. Nice one!

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  3. Mz MNB20 June 2013 at 16:02

    he is such a cute guy..

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  4. BONARIO NNAGS20 June 2013 at 16:03

    awwww! I'm happy for him.

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310

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  5. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 16:04

    I am really inspired by this...I really want to b a model,but scared of been rejected..I want to act also.but scared of been reaject becos my rite hand is bad...thank you for these post#

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    1. JANETPRETTY23 June 2013 at 00:38

      My dear, there's absolutely nothing u wanna become that u can't as long as u passionately desire it... Never let ur handicapped condition limit u. Just believe in urself. Ok?
      The Lord is ur strength and u'll find favour if u set out.

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  6. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 16:05

    Rejected*

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  7. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 16:06

    I am really inspired by this...I really want to b a model,but scared of been rejected..I want to act also.but scared of been reaject becos my rite hand is bad...thank you for these post#

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  8. Unknown20 June 2013 at 16:06

    Awww so nice and touching.

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  9. dudette20 June 2013 at 16:12

    If all amputees could look like dis in naija,na dem go full clubs with hot chicks! Some guys mite be tempted to cut theirs off hahahahah! But I'm happy for him though....

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  10. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 16:13

    sooooo inspired. if na Naija, dem for don stand for road dey beg. u rock guy. Ada

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  11. Unknown20 June 2013 at 16:14

    a yes 4 me!!! u dont just look good in underwear but u look sexy.... kudos guy, & more success.

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  12. Unknown20 June 2013 at 16:15

    a yes 4 me!!! u dont just look good in underwear but u look sexy.... kudos guy, & more success. u get luck say i don marry, i 4 look 4 u come America! lolzzzz.

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  13. Gbabe20 June 2013 at 16:16

    .............

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  14. Unknown20 June 2013 at 16:22

    I aM iNspiRed!

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  15. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 16:24

    Thank God for his family that helped him to get back on his*feet* and him too for accepting counsel. LESSON: never loose out to depression. Be strong when challenges come calling. Well Done Guy!!!

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  16. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 16:26

    Is he married?

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  17. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 16:27

    This is great! Nice one mate

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  18. Folarin Akin20 June 2013 at 16:27

    At all at all naim bad pass.

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  19. rosemarieo20 June 2013 at 16:28

    If na naija now, this guy go don turn to begger for sure! Chai see The power of positive attitude regardless of the situation! I still love my country sha!

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  20. rosemarieo20 June 2013 at 16:29

    If na naija now, this guy go don turn to begger for sure! Chai see The power of positive attitude regardless of the situation! I still love my country sha!

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  21. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 16:31

    Ehya.. Such touching story.
    ~D great anonymous!

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  22. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 16:31

    Such a cute guy,I'll definitely do him but he shouldn't turn into another Oscar Pistorius o. If una like make una yab me na una get una mouth...hahahaha

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  23. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 16:32

    good one seed first to comment

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  24. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 16:32

    Good for him, dry bones shall rise again

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  25. Josh Adeyemi20 June 2013 at 16:33

    Quiet inspiring....

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  26. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 16:36

    what an inspiring story

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  27. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 16:36

    He can get it!!

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  28. DADDYSWIFE20 June 2013 at 16:37

    Eyah,dts so nice,good for u

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  29. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 16:38

    Thank you Linda..its feels good to have you remind one to be inspired no matter what one is going through.
    I am inspired and thanks again

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  30. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 16:40

    LAWD have mercy Linda this guy is super cute I can do him anytime any day amputee or not choi thank god for anonymous my bf can't catch me *shaking bum bum*

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  31. jane20 June 2013 at 16:43

    Eeyah May God help him in his new found career. Buh Oyibo pple can be fine sha. Me love d guy btw first to comment.

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  32. Naija babe20 June 2013 at 16:47

    Great Inspiration. Welldone bro! the sky is ur starting point.
    Btw, This woman called mama Ifu is so abusive. I notice her cos she makes sure to write her name at the end of every unsultive comprehension she writes, not that she's the only one with an abusive tongue here.
    PEOPLE you can do without the insults. To think that most of the people calling names here are women......... Is dat how u insult ur husbands, children, domestic workers, colleagues and so on....
    You can make ur point without insulting anyone puleassssseeeee. Any1 who knows mama ifu should pls caution her. You can check her comment(Serena williams) among others.
    Mama Ifu, u can take d correction or choose to come after me. #flips dreadlocks and walks away#

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  33. Nneka20 June 2013 at 16:49

    Hmmmmmm. Sexy. Am inspired.

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  34. Nneka20 June 2013 at 16:51

    So inspired

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  35. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 16:54

    AMAZING!

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  36. BLOGLORD (MVBM)20 June 2013 at 16:56

    wow!

    Lesson of the day, no matter what, never give up on yourself!

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  37. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 16:56

    Hmmmm..fine guy oo..keep it up..............THE DON

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  38. Unknown20 June 2013 at 16:58

    God bless him!

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  39. MY TURN20 June 2013 at 17:00

    eiyaaaaah all way na way.

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  40. Unknown20 June 2013 at 17:04

    Backward never forward ever

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  41. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 17:07

    There is truely no finish line for anyone. Shirley

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  42. MYRAYA SAYS20 June 2013 at 17:10

    Nice...
    MYRAYA

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  43. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 17:11

    Thank God for his family. They never gave up on him even though he initially gave up on himself,the stood by him and encouraged him. This is so ironic from the stories I ready on the health column of The Punch news paper today,that was so touching. Please guys no matter what our family members,friends and love ones are going through let's stand by them 'cos the affection they get from us might just heal them.
    God bless U.

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  44. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 17:13

    Such an inspiring guy, is dat a garden on his body? Yall ff @tweetest_boi

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  45. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 17:14

    Nice one...nigerians should learn from this...#justsaying

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  46. bitchplis20 June 2013 at 17:24

    'Sought after' not 'sort after' Inspiring story...d 'blade-model',pls don't shoot ur girlfriend o.lol

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  47. eby20 June 2013 at 17:33

    Nice one

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  48. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 17:34

    Hmmmm am sooo inspired...

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  49. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 17:37

    America and nigeria are different.There is hope for an amputee in america but in naija,a complete able bodied and hardworking person finds it hard to make it.except if he has strong godfather.

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  50. PEGGZ20 June 2013 at 18:18

    oh me gosh!!! his royal HOTNESS!!! so inspiring though.

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  51. chycassey20 June 2013 at 18:19

    See structure naw .....iyanya dey mad!

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  52. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 18:26

    wow, so inspiring... Very impressive!..

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  53. Rockstar20 June 2013 at 18:26

    A positive attitude is by far the most attractive person I have ever wanted to meet...think about it....

    Am Inspired!

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  54. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 18:29

    i really dnt trip for biceps n abs but mehnnn, jus cant stop droolin over ds guy... Smtin abt him makes me soo horney...#bitessugarcane

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  55. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 18:31

    He is fine as hell....my goodness....

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  56. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 18:47

    Hottie, so inspiring

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  57. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 19:07

    @ pealie is ........ A comment dat is any issue I av wit linda beta ppls comment she will not approve 2 post but dis kind of ....... She go lik 2 aprove bcos d lady don use her half naked breast do saver oga oooooo

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  58. prettysilvia20 June 2013 at 19:36

    Indeed very cute nd with a kind nd strong heart too.linda am definitely inspired.

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  59. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 20:22

    Goose pimples.....so touching. Stay +ve

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  60. Oby Azike20 June 2013 at 21:41

    I'm so inspired - what a cute guy!
    obyazike.blogspot.co.uk

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  61. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 21:47

    Sexy sexy

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  62. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 21:57

    Sorry to say but if he is from northern Naija na straight to begging for roadside... lol

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  63. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 23:07

    Dis guy donates part of his earnings bt our 9ja celebs will jst kip spendn and spendn eg uncle dbanj. They r in dat position 4 a reason,let our celebs try help others.

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  64. @EDDYSYFAR21 June 2013 at 00:02

    Love the tattoo. I will like to av it

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  65. Anonymous21 June 2013 at 00:58

    As long as notin do im prick, the guy still dey sha!

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  66. Anonymous21 June 2013 at 04:08

    dis is really encouraging i must confess...

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  67. Maggie21 June 2013 at 10:00

    Linda you see 6 pack and u no talk bcos d guy get one leg abi?

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  68. Anonymous21 June 2013 at 13:32

    More power to his elbow..Dis guy is a confirmed role model

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  69. Miami21 June 2013 at 18:09

    Can never happen in Nigeria. Other countries give citizens many options. If he was a Nigerian soldier, him for die for him mama village.

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  70. Anonymous21 June 2013 at 19:27

    i'd marry him even with d amputated leg.. jeeeezzz he's so damn hot

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  71. Anonymous21 June 2013 at 22:49

    Shaatapu!If he be nija amputee wil u marry him,una too like oyinbo tinz,haha!
    ............Lydiaabby

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  72. Anonymous21 June 2013 at 22:53

    Shaataapu!if na naija amputee u go marry am,una too like oyinbo tinz,haha wetin!
    ..........Lydiaabby

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  73. Anonymous21 June 2013 at 22:56

    Shaataapu!if na naija amputee u go marry am,una too like oyinbo tinz,haha wetin!
    ..........Lydiaabby

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  74. Anonymous21 June 2013 at 22:56

    Shaataapu!if na naija amputee u go marry am,una too like oyinbo tinz,haha wetin!
    ..........Lydiaabby

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  75. Chivalry22 June 2013 at 06:35

    Very inspiring, nice 1 Linda

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  76. Anonymous22 June 2013 at 09:32

    Heya

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  77. IYATUBUNMI22 June 2013 at 15:24

    Haba,I'm so so inspired#clean+hot

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