Every work week trip at 10KO brings something special. A mix of veteran volunteers and community members who show up, roll up their sleeves, and get to work together. On this particular trip, the crew was out on the property clearing land, putting up blinds, and cutting paths ahead of upcoming hunting seasons.
The goal, as always, was to make sure the land was ready to give veterans and first responders the kind of outdoor experience they deserve.
It was during that trip that we got to spend time with a young man named Logan from Northern Colorado. A 26-year-old who loves the outdoors, grew up hunting and fishing, and had recently been through something most of us can hardly imagine. Just months before joining us, he had survived a near-catastrophic head injury that left him in a coma for ten days. He came to work week still in the middle of his recovery, and what struck everyone who worked alongside him was his attitude.
Out on the land, working next to veterans who have faced their own physical and emotional hardships, something natural happened. Conversations opened up. Shared experiences created real connection. That’s one of the things that makes 10KO’s work week more than just a service project. It becomes a place where people who’ve been through hard things find each other.
We sat down with him for an interview to hear his story in his own words. He talks about the physical and mental challenges of recovery, the faith and family that kept him going, and the son who gave him a reason to push forward every single day. He also shares what it meant to work alongside veterans during this season of his life.
We’re grateful Logan joined us on the property and trusted us with his story. It’s a reminder of why this community exists. Not just for the activities, but to heal, to connect, and to keep moving forward together.
