Opening of JeremyHarveyRC.com
I’ve been wanting to put together an inspirational website for quite some time. Life’s priorities have always taken precedence over doing fun and nerdy things such as this, but today the tide has turned and one of my life long dreams is now come reality. JeremyHarveyRC.com is official.
I was born with a rare birth defect called Phocomelia Syndrome, I’m one in millions to say the least. As you can see from the picture of me in the page banner my arms are rather short with three fingers on each hand. My shoulder sockets are turned inside out and I lack the physical strength most possess. So what to do with it? Sit around and have a pity party, or take life by the balls? I choose to take life by the balls. Notice I didn’t say chose (which is past tense). For me, it’s a daily choice I make when I sit on the side of my bed every morning. My body aches as I feel the gravitational force of my bed pulling me back underneath the blankets. I rarely succumb to the comfort, but instead I stand up and make the choice once again to get dressed, brush my teeth, eat breakfast, drive to school, do my homework and fly RC Helicopters…
Ah!! That’s it! Fly RC Helicopters… That’s a choice too and one that hasn’t come easily. I fly alone 95% of the time. I do my own builds, repairs and setups. Do I like it? I LOVE IT! I’ve never ran across anything in my life so challenging and yet so rewarding. It may take me five times longer to build a heli and I may eat BC Powder to kill the pain in my back, shoulders and hands, but it’s sheer joy when I get to pull on the sticks and see my creation soar through the air…. enjoy the fruit of my labor.
Does this mean I’m special?…. In all honesty I don’t think so, because we all have to make the choice. The choice to get out of bed. The choice to get dressed, The choice to go to work or school. It’s always about the choice, in spite of our circumstances, and the rewards that await for us at the end of our hard work. I know you have the strength and courage to make the right choice, to chase after your goals and dreams. Nothing is to hard or to out of reach if you always remember to simply make the choice and work hard towards your goal.
I hope your inspired by the thoughts of inspiration, stories of adventures, and that you enjoy visiting my little corner on the web.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Harvey
PS. Your replies and questions are always welcome here at JeremyHarveyRC.com Just click the “Comments” link below.
April 12th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Jeremy,
Your story brought me to tears dude. There are so many times in life that we all take so many things for granted. What you are able to do with the condition you have gives hope to all those that see you doing it that may or may not be able bodied!! Glad to see your site up and your story being told!
Your heli brother,
Todd.
April 12th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Good for you man. Glad yu could realize your goal to make an inspirational site for your love of RC heli flying. I saw you post about it on Helifreak and am glad I stopped by. Fly safe.
April 12th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
Nice website Jeremy! Sheds light on the community on what really matters, commitment, and you have it.
Hopefully Ill catch up with you at IRCHA this year again, pleasure meeting you.
Jason Bell
April 13th, 2009 at 5:36 am
Your situation makes you unique, your attitude makes you special. Always a pleasure to hear from you! Good luck in this new adventure.
Rick
April 13th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Awesome site, Jeremy. Anytime I feel like I can’t do something, I think of you. You are an impressive person and it has made my life better reading about you and your accomplishments.
April 13th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Jeremy, I saw this posted on Helifreak and it is truly inspirational. I hope everyone visits your website to see what you can do, especially with the courage you have shown here.
God Bless You
April 13th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
WTFG, Jeremy! I’m glad to see this site become a reality, and I’m glad we got to meet and hang out at the Austin fun fly. Keep it up!
April 13th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
What can I say! Great website, Jeremy! I love your attitude. Don’t ever let it go! Some day, I hope to fly as well as you! And I’m able bodied!!
You are truely an inspiration to us all. Congratulations on a well thought out site. Hope we get to meet some day. 
April 13th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Awesome looking website Lith, keep it up I cant wait to see it flourish.
You are a credit to the RC heli community, I’m blown away by your dedication to the hobby and your positive attitude you are truely an inspiration to us all. Keep up the good work!
Cheers
Glenn (AKA theglennster Helifreak)
April 13th, 2009 at 6:37 pm
Nice logo, glad you are enjoying the hobby. Good luck with all you go after.
April 13th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
Jeremy, we need more people in this hobby like you.Great site.
If your ever in central Arkansas, you can fly with me anytime, i would be honored.
Jay
April 13th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
I remember when I first took a glance at your avatar many moons ago and thought to myself…. is this for real? There is something about his arms that do not look normal. Well, now I know. You remind me of the great Itzhak Perlman. A man who sat all his life in a wheelchair and became one of the greatest violinists the modern day has ever known. Kudos to you. And you are so very right about determination. If you do not give up, you cannot fail! But it is so easy to give up sometimes. I almost did. And if I did not hold a good job, I would have never been able to afford to carry on. Many do not have that option so I guess that the Lord has blessed (cursed) me? Ha Ha. Good Luck and again your site is an inspiration to all to aspire to be “humble and loved”…and determined to succeed no matter what obstacles lay ahead.
God Bless,
Brett
April 13th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Jeremy, the site looks great, and the idea rocks dude.
April 13th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Jeremy,
Great Site man, Truly an inspiration to us all! Keep up the good work, and keep pushin it!
Jarrett
April 14th, 2009 at 1:42 am
You are a true inspiration Jeremy and I look forward to meeting you in person one day!
April 14th, 2009 at 1:50 am
Dude I hear so many guys complain about doing stuff all day. Its too hard! I dont know how too! I cant do that Ill crash! I hate to say it but some times its me saying it. We need guys like you to show us up and shut us up. If your ever in South Africa drop us a line and come fly with us. Keep it up man.
April 14th, 2009 at 2:12 am
Hi Jeremy! Keep up the good work!
April 14th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Hey Jeremy,
I know you from Helifreak,
See you again
Adam from Australia but living in Japan
April 14th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
Jeremy, this is a very touching story. I am happy that you shared it with everyone. We definitely need more people like you in this hobby.
BTW - The Logo is Awesome and the site looks great.
Dennis
April 15th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Jeremy your site looks great, awesome logo too! Congrats on realizing your dream. You are an inspiration to me and I have also told others about you and your determination to do what you love to do. You truly do have far reaching effects on the people who know you. Keep up the good work and I’ll look you up at IRCHA.
Laura
KBDD
“Those that WANT to do something bad enough…FIND A WAY, and those that don’t…FIND EXCUSES!” (I’m not sure who wrote that but I have always like it and it’s very true!) Ya gotta wanna!
April 18th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Jeremy, you are an inspiration to us all. Congratulations on your new home page and keep them in the air, and give dead parts a proper burial.
Thanks for being you!! It has been a pleasure to know you.
Will
April 19th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
What an inspirational story. I’m a Mason, Scottish Rite, and Shriner, and know first hand of the wonderful things they do. I’m involved in a lot of fundrasing activities that provide money so the children or their families never have to pay. God Bless you man. I’m building helis, hope someday to be able to really fly them.
April 19th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
HI jeremy, this is mikgrn17, Seen your post on the Freak gonna get me one of those shirts they look nice. Also grats on the site and reaching your dream, you are a true inspiration!. Maby ill see you at some funflys somewhere or ircha if i go this year.
May 5th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Jeremy I am so inspired by you darling! You are such a talented and kind soul. We love u very much!
Lee and Angela and the girls!
May 5th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
You impressed me the first day I met you at your house with your wonderful attitude toward life and whatever it threw at you. You are awesome, sweetie. Kudos to you.
May 6th, 2009 at 12:10 am
Dude, you got a Bergen! If you are ever in PA, look me up. My heli crashes are nothing short of spectacular… ehh well good for a laugh anyhow. Take care and never surrender.
May 10th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
That was nice. Thank you for sharing this one.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:45 am
Hey Jeremy,
Glad to see you got your website brother. Your words give me strength. Hope to see you again. If you are ever in Colorado, you know you got a friend.
Regards,
Nathan
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:13 am
Great post! Just wanted to let you know you have a new subscriber- me!
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:46 pm
kick ass website man I need to come see you fly one!! I have always liked them but seem so hard to fly you know. peace brother
June 5th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Jeremy
i will be bookmarking your site.. it is nice to see others that on a daily basis deal with things that others folks can just do without even thinking about it.. I have an autoimmune disease called ankylosing spondylitis (http://www.bing.com/health/article.aspx?id=articles%2fmc%2fpages%2f1%2fDS00483.html&q=ankylosing+spondylitis) for those of you who are unsure of what that is
This is a life long thing and normally if caught early enough it can be halted.. in my case it was found after an injury that occured while i was at work.. but it was to late.. the vast majority of the damage has been done and long story short.. i am unable to perform the job in which i went to school for, RN.
i used to run RC cars.. but it got to the point where i just couldnt do it, the pain was to much.. and i have found that helis are the perfect hobby .. it gets me out of the house the only thing that did that before was visit to the doc. i get some strange looks as i need to take a stool with me to the field to fly, i cant stand for more than a min or two without severe pain .. most of the guys at the field are aware of my situation and they seem to eagerly ask me if there is anything they can carry..
In short i understand what it means to get busy living or get busy dieing.. and its the little things such as a succesfull hover and bringing the bird home in one piece that for me.. really makes life a pleasure..
thanks for your site.. i will visit often
June 16th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
About once a month.
July 14th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Thanks so much for the interview time and your inspiration as well!
My son was born with a “1 in 10mil” brain defect (Septo-Optic Dysplasia) as well and I know it’s hard. What we have seen even at the age of 1 is that he can overcome things and it gives us the strength to keep going! Stories like yours are always enjoyable and felt!
Keep up the great work man!
Jamie
attf~
July 22nd, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Jeremy
Thanks so much for sharing your story. May you reach all your dreams.
Keep em flying..
Dave
September 26th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Best wishes to you and your family Jermy.
Mo
From Denmark
October 3rd, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Very cool Jeremy! Thanks for sharing…
Best,
Josh
March 15th, 2010 at 11:26 am
What an inspeiration you are, Jeremy!!! You have never seized to amaze me….
May 3rd, 2010 at 9:13 am
Извините за то, что вмешиваюсь: Но мне очень близка эта тема. Готов помочь….
I’ve been wanting to put together an inspirational website for quite some time…..