Veteran Earl Granville shares his journey of overcoming adversity at local veteran mass

"We give to all of our veterans, not only our veterans here this evening, but all who have served faithfully to our country. So, thank you."

Veterans, community members, and families came together in faith to honor veterans at Divine Mercy Parish in Scranton, followed by a special program with guest speaker Earl Granville.

Granville served nine years in the Army national guard as an infantryman, with deployments to Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

During his final tour, he lost his left leg due to a roadside bomb.

Granville spends his time traveling the country as a public speaker discussing healthy ways to battle adversity from his own experiences and ideas, and after his twin brother took his own life while they were serving on active duty in 2010.

"For veterans, understand your service doesn't have to stop when you take the uniform off. That tribe you once had wearing that uniform, overseas or even at home training whatever it may be, get out there and find something new. Find a new purpose, find a new passion. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, just like when you wore that uniform," said veteran and speaker, Earl Granville.

Granville, who's from the Scranton area, travels the country sharing his "The Weight We Carry" speech.

He says the NEPA area shows a big pride and dedication to honoring veterans.

"You see the memorials in every little town in Lackawanna and Luzerne County. It's just awesome to be a part of it and just being born and raised here, being a part of this pride," said Granville.

Divine Mercy Pastor, Father Paul McDonnell said that in a time with political division it's important to bring the community together, and what better way than honoring veterans.

"We could look at our veterans, there's a perfect example of what really unites us as a country, and that's the gratitude in our hearts for their faithful service to our country," said McDonnell.