OT: Have to brag a bit

[Renysmom]

In January 07 several of you CA dis'rs helped me out over a few days when my niece was injured in a UH-1 (Heuy) helicopter accident in Southern California and we were having difficulty getting info because she was on a classified mission. In the crash she broke her back and was told she "may" walk again but her career as a pilot was over.

Well these Dr's didn't know my niece...

This article Mended Wings was in this months California National Guard magazine and talks about what she has had to go through and I just had to share and brag .

The article mentions that everyone walked away from the crash, what it doesn't say is that my niece is the reason they walked away. When she saw what was happening and saw that the pilot was not handling it properly she reacted and pulled the helicopter up and turned it so that she took the hit of the crash instead of the other soldiers.

So the news is that she is back to active duty 100% and flying again...


What makes it even more remarkable is she is 5'4" and maybe weights 110 lbs. LOL

I don't have many hero's but she is certainly one of mine and I just had to brag about her. We are so proud.

 

[stitchlover]

That is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing!

 

[LovesThumper]

What an inspiring article. Thank her from all of us for serving our country so courageously.

 

[UrsulasShadow]

Give her a "Hero Hug" for me!

 

[karen l]

After reading the article, I can understand why you're so proud of your niece. She's a remarkable young woman.

 

[daneenm]

Gave me chills down my spine and tears in my eyes. Remarkable.

--Daneen

 

[dpuck1998]

Send her our best, god bless. She makes our country great!!

 

[drakethib]

Send her our best, god bless. She makes our country great!!

Totally agree !

 

[firemanx]

Absolutely amazing. A real American hero.

 

[Launchpad11B]

Send her our best, god bless. She makes our country great!!

Good for her! Very brave.

 

[cccm]

Wow what an incredible story! Thank you for sharing this with us.

 

[Regina]

What an incredible young woman. She's the epitome of heroism.

 

[Renysmom]

Thanks for all the kind words.. I will be sure to pass them on to her..

She is a remarkable young women and we are all very proud

 

[DVCJones]

Wow....That is great. So glad she is 100%

 

[Madi100]

What an amazing story! Your niece is definitely a hero. Thanks for sharing.

 

[safetymom]

That is wonderful. She will be an inspiration to many. She is a hero!! Thanks for sharing.

 

[LilGMom]

Thank you for sharing. What a remarkable woman, an inspiration indeed!

 

[exwdwcm]

wow, what a hero and what strength. tell her thank you for her service!!!!

 

[mamato3princesses]

WOW! She is my hero!! Thank her for me for protecting our country. She is one of those people I admire greatly. So glad she is doing so well!