Nolan wanted to serve his country like his great uncle and grandfather[{Nolan, 00:50] from a young age Keith was interested in the military. it was his American dream to become an active military member. 3so right out of high school Nolan tried out the first time, the inspector only wrote down three words when he found out that Keith was deaf "bad ear disqual" [Nolan, 1:25-1:33]. after multiple attempts Nolan gave up and became a teacher. he thought for about two years in a class for the deaf. when one day a student of his told him that he wanted to be in the military. Keith only stopped a moment before he told his student to give up on his dream like he did. But, before he did, Keith stopped himself and had an enlightenment. He could not possibly tell his student to give op on their dreams. Plus, his friend mentioned that in Israel they take the deaf in the military, but they are put in non-combat but still active service. Things like intelligence, mapping and computers. And 80% of active military members are noncombatant. All of statements are logos, mainly for the fact that all of his statements are facts. Just like when Nolan listed off military members that were active and either blind or amputees. The catch, their disability’s happened to the in the war. So the military was excepting the disabled who served before they were injured, just not civilians. "The deaf can serve our country, without a doubt."[Nolan 8:00-8:15]. He kept pushing for more and more privileges do be part of the army. He volunteered to show up for training every morning at 5:30, while others were forced to go. He did everything almost voluntarily just so he could be even more a part of the army. Nolan wanted every part of the experience. Nolan worked hard to go to boot camp. Everyone kept dough ting his ability’s. But, Nolan worked hard. Keith was dedicated. And he explains all of this well. This is what makes him a great speaker. The dedication, the work ethic, the desire, no matter what anyone says, or what my handicap maybe, I will serve my country. He is my new role model for this reason. His speech even though it was through an interpreter it was magnificent. You could see the energy in his body language and, the powerful message he conveyed even though he could only use his hands and arms was astonishing. His American value of strength, perseverance and classic stubbornness is what allowed him to get into and be an amazing part of the army. His true American values of perseverance and hard work through adversity really are quite clear
One of the main questions I still have for Nolan is what was your first reaction to being accepted into the military? Was it everything you hoped for? Was it more? https://www.ted.com/talks/keith_nolan_deaf_in_the_military |