EPISODE · Aug 21, 2025 · 1H 53M
Remembering Abbey Gate: Tyler Vargas-Andrews and Zach Bell on Survival, Sacrifice, and Purpose
from The Resilient Life · host Ryan Manion
On August 26, 2021, a suicide bombing at Abbey Gate during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan claimed the lives of 13 American service members and 170 Afghan civilians. Marine Sergeant Tyler Vargas-Andrews survived that day, though with life-changing injuries, and has since carried the stories of those who were lost.In this moving episode of The Resilient Life, Ryan Manion is joined by Tyler as well as Zachary Bell—best known as Veteran With a Sign—for a conversation about service, sacrifice, and healing. Tyler shares candidly about his survival, the weight of grief, and how he continues to find purpose in honoring his brothers and sisters in arms.CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast:Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media:Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion FoundationMEET Tyler Vagas-Andrews and Zach BellTyler's Twitter: https://x.com/TylerAndrews13Tyler's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whistlingdeath/Zach's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veteranwithasign/Zach's Twitter: https://x.com/zacharyebell
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On August 26, 2021, a suicide bombing at Abbey Gate during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan claimed the lives of 13 American service members and 170 Afghan civilians. Marine Sergeant Tyler Vargas-Andrews survived that day, though with life-changing injuries, and has since carried the stories of those who were lost.
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