The Marines Set A Foundation For Marco De La Rosa, Who’s Now Headed To His Second Paralympics As A Shooter
The 52-year-old got into Para shooting 20 years after being medically discharged from the Marines.
6’4”
59
Colorado Springs
University of Southern California
Fun Facts: Son of Donald Hollen and Linda Jensen-Monk…Working on his masters in social work counseling so that he “will be able to work with newly injured veterans who have suffered
a catastrophic life-changing injury”…daughter Payten who is an aspiring J-4 ski racer…
Army 2/75 Ranger and Special Forces weapons specialist…favorite musicians include
Hank Williams, Waylon & Willie, Johnny Cash and John Denver…Favorite book is “For
Whom the Bell Tolls” by Ernest Hemingway…Enjoys fly fishing and hunting…volunteers
with the SOCOM Care Coalition and the Warrior Games…won the first-ever quota for U.S.
Paralympic shooting
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The 52-year-old got into Para shooting 20 years after being medically discharged from the Marines.
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