I doubt you remember me Joe, but your story and words of encouragement helped me more than you will ever know. I tore my ACL, LCL, MCL, and meniscus (aka my knee exploded) when I was in Okinawa with the Marines. Empire was like therapy. Your emails and the entire staff (circa 2011) helped me see that my career and passion for bmx wasn't at an end. These days I'm back to 99% and staying strong. I stay up with my physical therapy strengthening exercises still, and I tuck and roll a whole lot more lol. Thanks Joe and thanks Empire. You're a part of my life in a way you never knew.