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Wounded Warrior Overcomes Loss of Arms & Legs to Pass Driving Test
- Posted on July 27, 2011 at 10:15am by
Mike Opelka
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Marine Corporal Todd Nicely is nothing short of amazing. The 27-year-old is only the second American to survive losing both his arms and legs to a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.
After months in rehab at Walter Reed Army Hospital, Cpl Nicely mastered the use of his prosthetic arms and legs, recently passed a driving test, earning his license. Being able to drive means freedom to Nicely, and it also allows him to visit other wounded vets and show them that the losing a limb does not mean a life sentence in a hospital bed.
Mike Bush of KSDK-TV in St Louis reports:
(H/T – HuffPo)
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Comments (59)
cesca54
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 2:10pmCORPORAL TODD NICELY, YOU were made for great things. God bless you and your family. Words do not express just how greatful I am for your service and great sacrifice.
Report Post »netman349
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 11:26pmSemper Fi, Corporal!
Report Post »coniandhercrew
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 1:50pmYes thank you for your service and god bless you richly!
Report Post »BSdetector
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 9:21pmYou are an American Hero Cpl Nicely. We all owe you a debt of gratitude even as you inspire us more with your indomitable will!
Report Post »sapper
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 1:35pmAmazing guy and fantastic prosthetic limbs. Like star wars with the functional appendages and all.
That said, @Dismayed Veteran. Your post says from the Army and then Attention on Deck, American Hero Arriving………..did you mean to say from Navy or are you attempting to use Navy speak to make a marine feel honored because unless things have changed dramatically the Army does not say attention on deck. Either way no problemo, just curious and confused…LOL
Report Post »Dismayed Veteran
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 4:45pmYes, I am Army. I wanted him to know in case I did it incorrectly. I have only witnessed it once during my time in the Army.
My use of the Naval term was meant to honor Corporal Nicely and recognize his service in the US Marine Corps.
Report Post »UPSETVET
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 1:32pmLance Corporal Todd Nicely USMC, Maybe you’re not as GREEN or MEAN but ALWAYS a MARINE. Keep it up Buddy. You are awesome and a very inspiring young man. Thank you for your sacrifice. Semper Fi…..
Report Post »Shellback
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 1:18pmIt is your attitude that determines your altitude. Well done and thank your service.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 1:30pmDitto here.
Report Post »grandma7
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 1:14pmAmazing young man!!!
Report Post »They SMEAR what they FEAR
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 12:56pmWounded vets are awesome! They never cease to inspire me
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 1:08pmBRAVO!
An inspiration. May God bless you throughout your life!
Thank you for your service..
Report Post »UPSETVET
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 1:27pmI‘m a USMC veteran of the Vietnam era and I’m also a triple Purple Heart recipient. Lance Cpl Todd Nicely makes me proud. I’m 72 years old now and if I could I would give my fellow Marine my arms and legs. Our Marines and Soldiers fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq are America’s best and deserve all the support we can give them. God bless you men and women who proudly wear the uniforms of our military forces. SEMPER FI Lcpl Todd Nicely. Always remember, “Once a Marine, Always a Marine”. Oooaaa…
Report Post »nysparkie
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 12:55pmWhat a courageous terrific hero. I wish and pray for his best. There are no limits if you have the mindset and this young man has it.
Report Post »Seasoldier
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 1:03pmSemper Fi, Cpl. Nicely and Mrs. Nicely. Your fellow Marines salute your courage. Overcome and adapt, indeed, it’s a Marine thing.
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 12:27pmTo the Semper Fi guy: Good job and good luck.
Report Post »SuzanneL
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 12:27pmYes, Corporal Nicely, You are VERY normal! I know 2 people with no arms and legs – one a mother in her 50′s, and one a teenage boy who was born that way n(they don’t know each other), and BOTH drive cars! The boy just graduated high school with my son, and can maneuver his mother’s van on a dime. We arrived at a restaurant one day, my son with his learner’s permit, and this armless legless boy delicately backing that fatass van into his space. My own son, so new to driving, parked crooked, and his so-called “handicapped” friend yelled over “Nice parkin’!!” I laughed out loud, he SO made my day!
Thank you for your service for our country, Cp. Nicely. Live long, prosper, and have a wonderful rest of your life!
Report Post »countryfirst
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 12:25pmIt is sad how some give there lives or limbs for there counrty, but others in Washington are not will to give there political clut to do the right thing.
God bless you marine and all who serve with honor.
Report Post »Countrygirl1362
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 12:17pmGod bless you, Corporal.
Report Post »Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Dismayed Veteran
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 12:16pmFrom the US Army
ATTENTION ON DECK.
AMERICAN HERO ARRIVING
Well Done, Marine
Report Post »Trailblazer
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 4:32pmAttention on deck, there’s a hero on board! Uurrrrah! Semper Paratus!
Report Post »LS1XJ
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 12:04pmThat is just simply amazing. Thank you !!!
Report Post »twofoot_trucker
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 11:59amSemper Fi Cpl. You bring a tears of pride to an old Marines eye.
Report Post »Wishkah
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 11:51amAwesome…. way to go… we pray for you
Report Post »TheDebtWeAllPay
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 11:37amGreat story thank you for your service Marine Corporal Todd Nicely you make us proud to be Americans
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 11:53amThat’s incredible and true story of the America spirit. MayGod bless him and keep himsafe on the open road …because there’s alot of idiots out there.
Report Post »AlansTigg
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 11:34amSo amazing, so inspiring. Thank you for your service and sacrifice!
Report Post »U.S. Navy Veteran
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 11:33amInspiring.
Report Post »JAMACAMECRAZYMAN
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 11:18amFantastic human
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 11:08amGod bless you, Corporal.
Report Post »Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
vennoye
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 11:03amWhat a great story!! Good for you, Todd. Thank you for your service to our country!!
Report Post »USACommoner
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 11:00amGod love our troops! Kinda makes the lesbian couple crying discrimination sound like whining, doesn’t it…?
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 12:23pmIt’s not kinda whining. It is whining.
Report Post »LadyIzShy
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 10:56amGREAT for him. I thank him for his service to our nation
Report Post »NotFooled
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 10:54amPeace Be With You, Corporal Todd Nicely. You are truly a Hero!
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