Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran and Paralyzed Veterans Member Peter Herrick

On May 2, 2004, Peters unit came under enemy attack. A mortar shell hit their unit killing five, wounding 33. Shrapnel pierced his body, one large piece breaking his neck; others causing multiple abrasions on his right arm and leg. His left leg had to be amputated above the knee and his lungs were damaged. His severe injuries resulted in tetraplegia, paralysis from the neck down.

You can read Peter's full story at http://www.pva.org/site/PageServer?pagename=support_testimonials_Herrick

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• Paralyzed Veterans of America
• tetraplegia
• paralysis
• Seabee
• Iraq

[1stcavwilder]

pete i love you and miss you so much i am not sure if you will see this but i am in iraq right now in the us army i am a spc goin for my 5 soon whenever i get back wheter on r&r or block leave when i get back i wanna come down and see you and drew and shayla and uncle chuck and aunt sue and diana i miss you guys so much i have a family now a wife and two kids that i want you to meet well its late here and i gotta get up early i love you so much and hope all is well talk to you soon

love tj