Bush visits injured Bay soldier

Bush visits injured Bay soldier
December 27, 2006
President, first lady check in on Joshua Cope’s recovery
By Andy Meinen News Herald Writer 747-5089 / ameinen@pcnh.com
WASHINGTON, D.C.
During the past few weeks, several special visitors came to see Sgt. Joshua Cope in his hospital room at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Professional basketball player Alonzo Mourning, the first lady and the president of the United States have stopped by to visit with the wounded veteran from Panama City Beach.
“He (President George W. Bush) said, ‘I’m so, so sorry’ with tears in his eyes as he left,” said Cope’s mother, Linda. “They (the Bushes) are the humblest people.”
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Joshua Cope - both legs