Episode 15: Semper Fi: The Unbreakable Spirit of Charlie Merritt

The Wheelchair Roundtable ATP-End User Perspective por Rico Segovia ATP, Roland Reyes ATP & The Quad-Father

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At just 17 years old, Charlie Merritt made a promise — to serve, to lead, and to never back down. Following in his father’s footsteps, he earned the title of United States Marine at Parris Island, beginning a journey defined by grit, discipline, and heart. After eight years on active duty and four in the reserves, Charlie carried that same intensity into life beyond the Corps — playing semi-pro football, competing in strongman events, and running his own company.

But one dive — on what seemed like a perfect day — changed everything. A routine jump into the water ended in a catastrophic neck injury, leaving Charlie paralyzed from the shoulders down. He coded twelve times. Doctors didn’t expect him to make it. But Marines don’t quit.

What followed was a comeback story unlike any other — a story of faith, family, and the power of purpose ... 

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Wheelchairs, ATP, Paraplegia, CRT, Physical Therapy, OT, RESNA, Rehab Seating
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