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Injured soldier returns to hometown

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    Ohio town welcomes a hero back home

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A pledge allegiance to the flag.

-- -- -- -- -- He is the famous -- anything and have government.

More than just a guest of honor here at Revere high school Saturday night's.

Welcomed with respect.

Song and fond memories.

All to give important recognition to his sacrifice.

A year ago today a zip by the ninety.

After eight and a half months in Afghanistan.

His life forever changed.

-- there at the moment the blessed I.

I was blinded.

It took to my eyes and but I I remained conscious.

Okay.

Okay.

The Revere high grad also -- his eardrums broke every bone in his face and fractured his skull.

But through it all he had his wife Kelly and four children by his side of things about -- and he's he's come a long.

Back to his hometown -- with a sincere welcome.

And beyond and -- Actually a lot of the students here at -- helped organize they hero's welcome from the music to this night.

I give us the banners and -- how do whatever -- and this Stanley is grateful.

After 26 surgeries -- a long road of primary -- has not gotten discouraged but hopeful.

Positive attitude makes a lasting impression on having one.

And sacrifice.

It -- make it to this would year mark and they get to celebrate.

My survival.

Is is amazing.