Miracle Recovery
- Pedro Medina is getting ready to do the "unthinkable."
Told by doctors last year that he would be a quadriplegic after being severely injured in southeastern Afghanistan, the Illinois Army National Guardsman and Chicago police officer is preparing to lead the Police Memorial Foundation's sixth annual Run to Remember on Saturday.
"To represent fallen and severely injured officers is a privilege," said Medina whose right foot was shattered, and back and pelvis broken when a shelter toppled over on him during a mortar fight. "To participate in it and not be in a wheelchair, I'm just overjoyed,"
Medina, 35, said he doesn't know if he'll be walking or running, but added with a laugh, "It depends on what my former boss, Phil Cline, will be doing." (Cline said he will be walking).
The fact that he will be upright and even participating is a miracle and a testament to his spirit and hard work. In any event, thank you for your service and we look forward to your return to duty.
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posted by SCC at 12:04 AM
20 Comments:
WELCOME HOME MY BROTHER PEDRO. I DO IT TOMORROW !!!! LOL
Go ARMY!! Couldnt help but notice all the wannabe soldier bosses mugging for the camera though
A man can NEVER accomplish that which he refuses to even try, but with inspiration, effort, support and dogged determination, a man can truly accomplish miracles!
God bless Pedro Medina and all of our Troops. You make us all PROUD.
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Now get back in uniform . . . Your vacation is over, we're short-handed and J-Fled needs you to push some stupid envelope!!!
Welcome Home Officer...The CPD is proud of you.
a truely good guy. pete loves to talk boxing too.
The story of a true hero. To overcome such terrible odds through determination. heart and bravery is truly inspirational. When love of family and country are the carrot in front of the horse,it's a race you can't lose. Welcome home brother,and thank you for your service. Now get your butt back to the radio room grab your keys to your car with 110,000 miles and don't complain or we'll make you a personnel concern.
GOOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome home Pedro, thank you for serving our country.
Welcome home officer Medina. We appreciate your service and honor your sacrifce.
It is truly a miracle that Pete has made such a great recovery. I saw him at the Walter Reed Hospital when he was brought back from the middle-east. I had some doubts that he would regain full usage of his legs, but I'm glad to see he proved me wrong. We are talking about a guy with tremendous grit and determination who should never be underestimated. Pete is an an inspiration to all of us from 014 and I look forward to seeing him back in the beat-car with Dave.
Thank you, sir, for your service to this country and this city. God Bless you and your family.
Officer Medina, you epitomize the spirit of policing! How lucky our Country and Department are to be honored with you.
Bring back promotion points for fighting for our country!!! Hello FOP Hello Aldercreature Balcer Pedro should be a SGT of Police
When all the fanfare is over and the backslapping of bosses will he be fired under the new contract of Zero Disability???????????? WTF FLOP step up
Thank You mi hermano Pedro for your sevice and for being a great all around person, you are a true testament of will and faith GOD IS GOOD see you soon on 1432 From your brothers at unit #315 a.k.a 014th dist. gang's GOD BLESS ALL ARE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVE ARE BELOVED COUNTRY!!!
God Bless you Officer Medina and thanks for your service..you make us proud.
Thanks for your service brother-good to see you back..God Bless
Pedro it will be nice to see you back in 1434 with Dave and Jess one day soon.I cant forget you always left something in the car at least once a week can i have 1434 midnights come back in for a minute lol miss you 1434r stay strong
Welcome Home Brother!
I was behind you at the Run to Remember. (Way behind... :)
If you could do it, I got my 62 year old legs to do it as well.
Thank You for your service to our great country.
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Welcome Home Pedro! May you continue to be an inspiration to all. You have shown such strength, determination and courage. Hope to see you very soon back in 14. Your smile and character is truly missed.
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