Ipod saves Soldier's Life 2

The front of the Ipod.

Critical update***********************
I have talked to Kevin and he has told me the real story of getting shot in the iPod.

The Armor stopped the bullet. Kevin didn't know he was shot. The iPod was how he found out.

The full story:
iPod tells soldier he was shot - the real story

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Photos sent to me by my friend Danny with this caption:

My wife’s uncle works in a military hospital and told me about this. Its pretty amazing. Kevin Garrad (3rd Infantry Division) was on a street patrol in Iraq (Tikrit I believe) and as he rounded the corner of a building an armed (AK-47) insurgent came from the other side.

The two of them were within just a few feet of each other when they opened fire. The insurgent was killed and Kevin was hit in the left chest where his IPod was in his jacket pocket. It slowed the bullet down enough that it did not completely penetrate his body armor. Fortunately, Kevin suffered no wound.

I thought it was a great story so I posted them here.

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Comments

Stephen Hackett says:

Blogged.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Four Stops says:

that is fantastic, go apple
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Studio386 Photography says:

blogged here as well, this is a fantastic story!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

macbrun says:

God bless you Danny Garrad!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

keylimeprecision says:

Let's get a collection together and send that young man a new iPod.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Doc Lucio says:

Is that covered under warranty? I think Apple should give you another one with free engraving: "Bulletproof ;)"
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt_Canon20D says:

AWESOME! Glad to see an iPod save a soldiers life. Be safe over there!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Playin Jayne says:

thank god that was an older ipod.
The new ones are too thin to withstand that.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

-vEnkAt- says:

Apple rocks.. Bulletproof iPods :)
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

got hope says:

I just sent this photo to ipod's directors and upper management (along with links to the blogs)... I told them they should send you a freebie, and maybe a whole boatload for your fellow soldiers!
god bless you for serving!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

-Stodla- says:

apple rocks :-D
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

authormarsh says:

I have an mp3 player I would like to shoot. Best Buy's Insignia player. But it seems to have killed itself...
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Amanda Kamnitzer says:

Talk about a good luck charm... and hey, it comes with it's own little hole to put a chain through so you can wear it as a necklace! Awesome! : P
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Dee@29 says:

Thats Awesome!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

GaijinBiker [deleted] says:

Good thing he didn't have the new iPod shuffle :-)
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

mattgist says:

that's not going to be under warranty.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

fabio c. favaloro says:

che culo per steve jobs
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

saintbob says:

Now the question is, what tune would it have been playing...?

Elton John: Someone Saved My Life Tonight

or...

Indeep: Last Night An iPod Saved my Life
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Freedom11 says:

Now, that's a Great story!
A Blessed Easter to Kevin & Co.
Our entire family thanks him...
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Peace Dog says:

Fantastic photo !!!!! Very well done !!!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

joeytomatoes says:

Just plain awesome !
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

sony70090241 says:

qiang
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

craigxer says:

God Bless you, Kevin! We support your mission and are thankful you are safe. iPods are great!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

esquareda says:

I've said it before, and I will say it again - thank God for Apple Inc.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

dune44_2002 says:

I think the Ipod should get a purple heart for taking a bullet for a soldier. HOORAH!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

tikigod says:

Read the critical update above, I've talked to Kevin and got the story:

The armor saved his life, the iPod was how he found out he was shot.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

david_en_chine says:

I've always wanted to know how you can open them, I know now ! ;-)
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

gordontarpley says:

poor guy lost his whole damn music collection!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Christopher Woods says:

Best use for an iPod. Ever.

Apple sent him another iPod. According to the HavanaLion article which has an interview with him, he's already been through two (and Apple wouldn't replace the previous one even with the extended warranty, bastards).

So once again, bit of PR for the media, everyone's a winner.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

blog.johnbaeyens.com picture dump says:

Absurd. As if some plastic and 1mm of alu made a difference on the Kevlar.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

duxxyuk says:

Thank god for that iPod. Even if Apple replaced his iPod, president Bush should still re-imburse Kevin with the price of a new one.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

bllcrr55 says:

I hoped you backup your information.
Thanks for serving.
Served in Vet Nam 68-70, U.S. Army, Armor
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

audi0life0 says:

wow! extraordinary photo and story. Thank the friends at apple!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Vicintosh - Victor Ruiz Foto says:

Is this real??? :O
Apple, you rule.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

frisco2007 says:

What a miraculous story! Apple owes him for the advertisement
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

bloggersmosaic.com says:

awesome
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Kamillo Reis says:

OMG :(
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

PlayItLoud979x says:

wow thats..i cant find words to say..incredible
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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