Military Monday

Our Warrior of the Week from Howell has an incredible and miraculous story.
On May 7, 2008, US Army 1st Lt. Brian Brennan of Howell, NJ, an Operation Enduring Freedom combat veteran, was seriously injured in Afghanistan when an IED exploded under the humvee in which he was traveling. The attack took the lives of two soldiers and a civilian. Lt. Brennan and Specialist Ryan Price of California were the only two survivors. Lt. Brennan suffered cardiac arrest, multiple fractures and traumatic brain injury. He returned home a double amputee.

Lt. Brennan’s road to recovery can only be described as miraculous, as we heard when his parents came on the air with us to describe what their son has been through and how he has healed and gone on to do many incredible things with the military.

The outpouring of love and support he received from family, friends and the community was overwhelming and gave him the resolve to recover from his injuries.

He is now Captain Brian Brennan, and, along with continuing his military career, he is giving back and helping others facing the same struggles he endured with the establishment of the “Brennan Stands Alone Foundation”. The Foundation was created to ease the burden of stress for those injured in the line of duty and their families in order that they may focus on treatment and rehabilitation.

Donations made to the Foundation will aid in their mission to ease the trauma of those who have sacrificed for our country. Click on the Brennan Stands Alone Foundation to make a donation.

After Captain Brian Brennan's medical recovery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, he chose to continue his service in the Army and we thank him for all he has done for our country and for being such an inspiration to so many. His awards and badges include: a Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Joing Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NATO Medal, and so many more!