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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:09 AM
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It's been three years since the amputation of my left leg. It's never easy but I have adjusted to a new way of life one thing that remains constant if my love of corvettes. My C5 has changed my life and with the help of my forum brothers who have always inspired to always think positive it also has enabled me to fly again in the Air Force to all of you who have provided me with words on inspriation I give you my sincere Thanks. I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and Safe New Year. Thank You all for being there for me .
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:13 AM
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:17 AM
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:18 AM
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:21 AM
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:21 AM
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:22 AM
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So'd you get an auto, or can you drive a manual w/ a prosthetic leg? It's amazing what they can do w/ prosthesis these days :
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I owned a 99 six speed and was able to drive it with my prosthesis which is all electronics it is called a c leg however, it became a lot easier to drive an automatic
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:45 AM
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I've read about you. You achieved active flight status, with a prosthetic, after your leg was amputated. You're the one right?

If I'm not mistaken, this is a first.

As a pilot and a C5 driver I you!

You are an inspiration to us all and you have great taste in cars.
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May God be with you always. Have a very Merry Christmas, bro!

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Originally Posted by Gunn It
I've read about you. You achieved active flight status, with a prosthetic, after your leg was amputated. You're the one right?

If I'm not mistaken, this is a first.

As a pilot and a C5 driver I you!

You are an inspiration to us all and you have great taste in cars.
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