2018 Paralympic Winter Games, Marine Corps, sled hockey
- First-time Paralympian
- Served two tours in Afghanistan
Luke McDermott was injured by an IED while on patrol in Afghanistan in June 2010 with the 1st Battalion 6th Marines. He began his sled hockey career while being rehabilitated at the Center for the Intrepid when his physical therapist asked if he would be interested in playing. He made his U.S. national team debut in 2015.
We honor you, Luke McDermott.