Sky Garner overcame many obstacles in his journey to becoming a certified Army medic.
Lakota man overcomes hurdles to become Army medic
By Brandon Ecoffey
LCT Editor MARTIN—At the age of 10, Sky Garner was quickly being pushed in to the abyss of the South Dakota foster care system. Today, Garner is serving as a certified medic in the United States Army. “I think it is important that we get his story out there so that young people can look and see someone who has overcome obstacles to succeed,” said Louis Garner, Sr. After attending Bennett County schools for most of his life, Sky Garner, found himself sitting in special education classes that he would eventually overcome. At that point Garner decided to take a risk by signing up for the Job Corp in Box Elder, SD. There he would earn his education as certified nurse’s assistant. “He didn’t care what anyone said. He didn’t let anyone get him down. He showed people that may find themselves in those same situations that they could turn their life around,” said Louis Garner, Sr., father of Sky. At the age of 18, Sky, would join the United States Army where he would train and succeed at becoming a medic in the military. Today Garner is stationed in Texas and serving as an United States Army Medic. (Contact Brandon Ecoffey at editor@lakotacountrytimes.com) Find the award-winning Lakota Country Times on the Internet, Facebook and Twitter.
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