Friday, October 5, 2012

A Hero Returns Home



Soldier Who Lost 4 Limbs In Afghanistan Returns Home To Hero's Welcome -- NBC Photoblog

The Associated Press reports from Vassar, Mich. — Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills had been a lot of places since losing his four limbs in Afghanistan. The one place he hadn't been was where people knew him best.

He finally returned to his Michigan hometown this week — six months after the explosion that cost him his arms and legs — to serve as the grand marshal of his old high school's homecoming parade.

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Update: Quadruple amputee Army soldier returns to cheers in Michigan -- FOX News/AP

My Comment: Stories like this one puts life into perspective .... we may complain about our lives .... but for many of us we are actually incredibly lucky and blessed..










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