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John Kriesel will speak in Minocqua on Tuesday, Sept. 19. The event’s proceeds benefit Generations. (Contributed photograph)

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Veteran who lost both legs in Iraq to speak in Minocqua Sept. 19

Kriesel shares his story and how he now helps others overcome adversity

John Kriesel served in the Minnesota Army National Guard, and during his 2006 deployment to Iraq, his unit encountered a roadside bomb that exploded the vehicle he was in. It killed two of his close friends and left him without his legs.

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