I take the greatest pleasure and pride in voting for and supporting this great individual and his quest to succeed.His heart and courage are beyond belief.

Marc Hoffmeister gets my vote!

Great accomplishment. I vote for Marc and Gayle Hoffmeister.

A veteran, an adventurer and great American - two thumbs up for Marc and his team!

My vote is with Marc Hoffmeister. With 2 Purple Hearts from VN, I can understand his challenge for himself. God love him. Carl Roy

my vote is for LTC Marc Hoffmeister.

What a fine example of the people who make up our military and such an inspiration. God Bless you.

Vote is undeniably for Marc Hoffmeister

Being an AD Air Force nurse I know the heart and spirit of our wounded warriors. There is no more determination and preservance than that of our American Servicemembers! These guys get my vote!

Marc Hoffmeister is an American hero.I admire him
and the service to our country. So sorry for the pain and suffering he endured for me and all of America for freedom's sake Proud of Gayle ,his awesome and coureageous wife who helped him rally
and lift his spirits.God bless you both ,you are
true American heroes and someone for our youth to look up to!

Such an amazing story and a reminder to us all of the strength and fortitude of the human spirit

My vote is for Marc Hoffmeister. May God bless you!!

What a great story. I could read this time and time again. It reminds me what true sacrifice is as well as ability of the human spirit to overcome significant adversity.

A very inspirational story. Congratulations to Marc Hoffmeister and everyone else involved in the climb. God bless our men and women in the Armed Forces.

Marc Hoffmeister, Veteran - Awesome bro - Ex Army here as well from Eagle River, AK HOOAH!

They get my vote!!

There is no way to describe the determination of those involved, and the joy of successfully fulfilling it. Let us also not forget those guides who led, and helped them to get there. Those guides deserve many thanks, and praise. also.

This story depicts fortitude and bravery in the most adverse situations. This is what makes Olympic Champions. This is what heros are made of. I'm honored to vote 10.

A fabulous story of courage and committment

Marc Hoffmeister is a Great American. God's richest blessings be on him and Gayle. Thanks from an old vet for your great service to our country, Marc.

Courgeous story, amazing accomplishment, you get my vote, you deserve Adventurer of the Year.

Marc set an inspiring example of how to take his personal difficulties and make them a positive change for himself and others. He definitely deserves a 10!! Thank you Marc for continuing to serve ~ you are doing a fantastic job!
The Kazmier Family

These individuals are courageous and they get my vote! Thank you for your sevice and dedication to our country!!!

Always a 10 - amazing adventurer, inspiration to others, and a gentleman

I am feel very privilaged to have served with this Great American Soldier. Even though it's been over a decade since I was one of his soldiers, he still has a positive influence on my life and my family. He IS a LEADER and LEADS by example. There is no number or words that can express my appreciation for all he has done for me, the Army, and the United States and our Freedom.

Marc and his team achieved an amazing accomplishment. I want to thank him for the inspiration he gives me and every other wounded warrior out there -- NEVER GIVE UP!

Thank you Marc and Gayle

Amazing story! Marc definately deserves Adventurer of the Year for this amazing feat. I vote a 10! And thanks to him and all our troops for their service - we are very proud of them all!

Way to recover from our worst day in country. Essayons sir! - W77

Great story of a very courageous group of veterans.
Marc should be chosen for the Adventure of the Year.

Great story of a very courageous group of veterans.
Marc should be chosen for the Adventure of the Year.

Great story of a very courageous group of veterans.

I definitely vote for Marc Hoffmeister who is a number 10. I want to take this time to thank Marc for keeping us safe in the USA. God bless you.

What an amazing group. I vote for Mark Hoffmeister as Adventurer of the Year. He definitely rates a 10! It just shows how amazing our troops are.

I vote for Mark Hoffmeister as Adventuere of the Year.He rates a 10!

Your accomplishment brought me close to tears. I'm in awe of all of you!

Mark, you are a real hero. Those of us in the DOCA group that had the honor and pleasure of having you as our support officer congratulate you. Your story is truly an inspiration. Best regards!

Lt. Col. Hoffmeister's adventure began long before he climbed Denali and continues with his service to the US in combat zones. He is a hero and an adventurer. His bravery and courage is shown as a civilian and as a soldier.

Glad his wife was not put at risk to accomplish the goal. Brave group of guys to take on those elements

Absolutely a marvelous task by the whole team. The profound strength and courage exemplied by Mark and all.Congratulations to all of Operation Denali.

A true hero Mr. Hoffmeiste you are better then a 10 you are a 11

Congratulations Mark and the Operation Denali Team!
-from your friends at Bridgedale

A combat veteran, a true die-hard man of adventure, and an inspiration to us all. Marc Hoffmeister should be considered a hero. A hero not only for his service to country, but for his efforts and determination to recover and represent wounded warriors his fellow veterans in general.

Congratulaions to the team of Operation Denali! I had the pleasure of climbing with Alaska Mountaineering School and Matt Montavon in May, 2009 and I can say from first hand experience that they provide simply the best equipment, support and guides for these expeditions. Operation Denali has my vote for Adventurers of the Year!

Congratulations to the entire team. To have this honor announced the week of Veterans Day is appropriate. Good luck on your next climb, thank you for your service, and may this be an example for others to follow. God Bless.
JB
Father of a Soldier

Yesterday Hoffmeister was also presented this year's Governor's Veterans Advocacy award during a ceremony in Southcentral Alaska.