Consumed by the need to protect and serve, US Marine Richard McKinney served in both Iraq and Afghanistan – a lack of mental health support upon his return to US soil, the political hostile environment of the early ‘00s, especially post 9/11, a dangerous concoction of hate and confusion that would result in McKinney’s attempted act of extremism at a Muncie, Indiana located Islamic Centre. This however, fortunately failing due to the overwhelming kindness shown by the Islamic Centre, this welcoming aspect something that stopped the possible fatal event from taking place and changing the course of history for the better – McKinney himself converting to Islam.
