The Deacon's Bench
Brendan Marrocco lost all four limbs in the war, but as he explains in the video below, what was most devastating was losing his arms. The miracle of science may have helped change some of that.
Watch the PBS video below. And you can read more about his journey at his website. What an amazing spirit.
Watch Iraq War Vet Receives Rare Double Arm Transplant on PBS. See more from PBS NewsHour.
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