Tragedy leads to life of hope and support

Tragedy leads to life of hope and support

Veteran who lost both legs in Iraq shares story with Rotary Club membersBy Mary LodenOf the SummitRobert “BJ” Jackson's life changed forever on Aug. 7, 2003, a rare day off for the soldier serving in Iraq.Jackson and several other soldiers drove into Baghdad to do some shopping and just relax. Nobody paid much attention to the young boy following them from place to place. It wasn't realized until much later that he was the tipster for terrorists who planted a landmine underneath one of the Humvees.

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