Meet Ryan Davis:
Inspirational Speaker, Triple Amputee, and Army Ranger
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Ryan Davis, a retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class and 1st Ranger Battalion member, is a triple amputee who has transformed his journey of recovery into a powerful message of resilience and hope. As an inspirational speaker, he shares his experiences on and off the battlefield to empower others to overcome adversity and find strength in the face of unimaginable challenges.
Born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma, Ryan grew up playing sports and earned a baseball scholarship to the University of Texas at Arlington. After graduating and working with his father, Ryan pursued his lifelong dream of becoming a soldier. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and successfully completed Ranger training, joining the elite 1st Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia.
“I think I was born with a bit of gratitude for my country and the men who had served before me.
Throughout his ten-year career, Ryan led service members on missions in Afghanistan and Syria. As a Ranger, he specialized in raids and assault missions deep inside enemy territory, inspiring younger soldiers with his leadership. "I always wanted to be a soldier," Ryan recalls, "and being a Ranger was the ultimate fulfillment of that dream."
On August 16, 2019, while on a mission in Afghanistan, Ryan's life changed forever. An explosive device detonated, leading to the loss of three limbs, a fractured pelvis, and severe abdominal injuries. Pinned down by enemy fire, he lay in the dirt for two hours, receiving blood from fellow soldiers until he could be evacuated.
Throughout his ten-year career, Ryan led service members on missions in Afghanistan and Syria. As a Ranger, he specialized in raids and assault missions deep inside enemy territory, inspiring younger soldiers with his leadership. "I always wanted to be a soldier," Ryan recalls, "and being a Ranger was the ultimate fulfillment of that dream."
On August 16, 2019, while on a mission in Afghanistan, Ryan's life changed forever. An explosive device detonated, leading to the loss of three limbs, a fractured pelvis, and severe abdominal injuries. Pinned down by enemy fire, he lay in the dirt for two hours, receiving blood from fellow soldiers until he could be evacuated.