WCYB 5 News
Ellie Romano
Posted: Jun 24, 2017
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. - Jeremy Young was deployed to Afghanistan in 2011 where he fell victim to a blue on green attack.
One of his Afghani counterparts opened fire on him and his comrades.
Young was shot 13 times and suffered severe nerve damage and had to amputate his leg.
Now, he has a new form of transportation.
"I couldn't believe that was for me. I wanted one of these chairs since I got hurt, and the first time I saw it I was like 'do you know how cool it would be to own one of those.'" Young explained.
The organizers of this surprise where very particular in choosing the right recipient.
Road Warrior's Mid-Atlantic Regional Director said they denied about 15 candidates before finding Young.
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