Vet who lost legs in Iraq works to reclaim his independence

The War Comes Home - Joshua Cope
Vet who lost legs in Iraq works to reclaim his independence
Long journey back -- a step at a time
Darryl E. Owens
Sentinel Staff Writer
November 11, 2007


Army Sgt. Joshua Cope leaned precariously on the parallel bars, reserving every bit of strength and hope to move his new computerized legs just one life-altering step forward.Cope had reached this crucial point before -- only to confront numerous setbacks. Would today bring more frustration? And if so, could he muster the willpower to try again?With his wheelchair at the edge of the bars, Cope glanced at his wife and almost-2-year-old daughter camped on a nearby couch.

Joshua Cope