This is the aftermath of the Bush regime.

It's disgraceful what these young men give for their country...only to be abandoned by it when they come home. Good thing he was given arms so he could more easily hold the cup the beg with. Makes me feel ashamed to call myself an american.

I know this soldier and am glad to hear about him getting his new arms. I can't imagine how hard it has been for you. Maybe I can get a new leg.

For all of you arguing over who's fault it is for this war. Most of you think Obama ended the war in Iraq and brought us all home Well that is false. Having been one of the last there he was actually trying to keep us there. Bush signed a security agreement that ended dec 31, 2011. Obama wanted to sign a new one but the iraqi govn'T said no if not for them and bush we would still be there. But yes Bush put us there

Now why did I say all of that both parties are guilty of the same thing. Both parties use the same cabniet members just in different positions. It doesn't really matter. COngress the president will always be out of touch of the people and will always line their pockets. Now I joined the military becuase everyone in my family has been in the military and fought in a war since the founding of this country on one side Colonists or the other Indian. I joined to serve, to continue in a family tradition. Not take my football scholarship and maybe make it to the NFL or be a DR. Just to serve. I got a new leg and I think all of us veterans from these two wars have been treated great by the american public. Of course there are always a few idiots but 99.99% of americans treat us really well. Actually most veterans get more crap than we actually deserve IMO. Well I got me a new leg and will move on maybe they can give me a donor leg one day but I will wait my turn until the guys more messed up than me my brothers have a shot. No hurry besides hopefully I can deploy again soon and continue to do my part.

G.W. Bush, with a little help from his friends was the "suit" who decided we needed a war to make a statement. And Cheney was the driving force whispering in G. W.'s ear that it was the noble thing to do. Couldn't do Haliburton any harm. A little payback is good among friends. There was no more than a handful in Bush's circle who was going to speak for all Americans and push for war with Iraq. (Cheney, Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz, Rove), et.al. They pulled it off in Congress, including getting support from the ill-advised and not so very smart representatives on both sides of the aisle. Remember the ("WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION???) I bet it would be a different outcome if there were a vote to do the same now. America wouldn't stand for the same blunder again. I shudder to think where we would be militarily had McCain been elected in 2008. It breaks my heart that so many young soldiers have been irretrievably broken in the service of their country, never to be whole again, especially in support of such a worthless endeavor as the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. And the leaders, (the aforementioned), who engineered the greatest military fiasco of all time have not paid any price, save a little egg on their faces, and a not so favored paragraph in future history books. Yes, the architects of the Iraq war should be visiting daily the broken and injured soldiers of all branches, and their families, and apologize for putting them in harms way. I've heard it all about it being an all voluntary service. Fine and dandy. We should and do expect better decisions from our elected representatives.

Thank you for your Service. I Salute you and Pray for you and all our other Miiltary personal. USN 63 -69

My heart goes out to this young man. When I read the story I couldn't believe what I was seeing. However, Thank God for the donor's I pray your recovery will go as planned and a speedy recovery and you can have a great life. God bless you soilder. Semper Fi! You are a hero thank's for your service. I pray that God hears the prayer's and all goes well and a blessed healing. A miracle for you to even be alive.

Unfortunately, as the world's cop, we seem to be on the ten year war plan - every ten years a new war. War is big business, that's all folks. Unfortunately, our military people pay the price for this in injuries, death, debts and God knows what all. This has got to stop. Let other countries fight it out and forget about the military complex out to make a buck. It's disgusting. I hope this poor guy gets a break with this surgery and that it's successful.

This is a wonderful story, full of hope. I'm so grateful that Dr. Lee pioneered the technique for lessening rejection. It's a giant step forward. I thank Brendan Marrocco for his service to our country and pray that his recovery is smooth and quick, and that all of the best things in life come to him.

I wish to thank every veteran for serving so others could life free, GHod bless them and keep them.

I would also like to thank all here who speak out for the heroes of this country, God bless you all.

So many have died fighting the evil ones in this world, none must ever be forgotten. I pray God will

one day hold them in His loving arms. This country was bought with blood and guts, along with their faith in

God. Our pioneers were brave people wanting to leave where they could worship . By the grace of God, and the heroism of many, they got us this far. Now let us stand and and DEMAND the government repay our

veterans for all they have gone through. Americans unite and fight for our life, lliberty and happiness.

I would be first in line to give this guy a few bucks if I could.

In this day and age, we should be able to move beyond armed conflict in resolving international disputes. The sacrifice of beautiful human lives and bodies is not the price to pay.

Best wishes Sgt Marracco. I pray for you to have a long life. While it certainly is not a justification to go to war, it has produced many advances in medicine, which benefits civilians around the world.

i say cut off all the lazy bums on food stamps and cut off there free obama phones who don't want to work and if they have arms and legs they can help themselves give the money and help to these hero's it makes me sick when i see a car take a handicap parking spot and then they walk all over the store i see this all the time .

i hope all the women in the military that want combat duty take a good look at these heros. are you sure you are ready for what you could be when you come home

A special thanks goes out to the young man for his service. I'm glad that something positive is happening for him. God bless both him and the family who decided to make the donation. What a tough thing to go through for everybody. THESE people are true heroes.

God bless this soldier. God bless the United States.

Great story and amazing the advancements in medicine. Thanks to all that serve this country. I may not agree with the wars but I will agree that these guys and all who put on the uniform to service are our hero's and deserve our appreciation

Godspeed

Some of you people disgust me. You read an article about a young man who has walked through hell and come out on the other side alive, and all you can do is bitch about who's at fault for the war. This surgery is a miracle. The doctors are gaining skills to help others who have lost limbs to accident, illness and yes, war. I have two sons in the Army in Afghanistan. I did not want them there any more than I wanted their father in Viet Nam, but they chose to serve their country with courage and honor, just like all the others like this young man. Courage and Honor, something that seams to be lacking in a lot of persons posting on this site. Hate the war, love the warrior.

Why can't people just be happy that this young man is receiving a true gift? Why can't they just be happy that there are selfless, giving people out there who are willing to allow organ and tissue donation? Why can't they be happy that medical miracles are being performed and it has implications for all amputees down the road? I would hope the donor didn't specify that his arms couldn't go to a particular political party. I'm glad the young man is willing to accept his new arms without asking if it was a democrat or republican that donated them. Geez, people. Some of ya'll are just too much!

I'm happy for you, Sergeant! I'm glad they are taking care of you. Best wishes! (Don't listen to the crud in these comments.) Think positive, stay positive and make sure to laugh. It's the best medicine.

Our prayers for your quick and complete recovery. God bless Brendan. God bless Johns Hopkins. God bless our military.

YOU GO DAVID!!!!! YOU ARE SURVIVOR!!!!!!

YOUR FRIEND,

BARB B

IS Haliburtin selling the prosthetics ????

The USPS has two problems. One is the union and the biggest is Congress.

Why would a severely disabled vet need to turn to any charitable group for anything? Every need he he has should be met 100% by the federal govt. for the rest of his life.