Injured War Veteran Plows Snow In His Nebraska Neighborhood With An Adapted Wheelchair

Nov 26, 2019 by apost team

Iraq war veteran Justin Anderson has had more than his share of bad luck. He lost his leg in the war, and after returning home to Bellevue, Nebraska, he learned he had brain cancer. He went through treatment and was declared cured. Undaunted by his setbacks, Anderson decided to continue with his life of service to his community.

Nebraska gets its fair share of snow every winter, and it can be difficult for the elderly and disabled to clear their sidewalks and driveways so they can safely navigate the community without risking a fall on a slippery surface. Even those without disabilities, trying to get their kids to school before rushing off to work, sometimes struggle to remain upright on the icy, slippery pavement while trying to clear pathways for their vehicles.

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Anderson decided to use his all-terrain wheelchair, donated by The Independence Fund, to help his neighbors out. He had the wheelchair fitted with a snowplow and after each fresh snowfall the disabled veteran is out there bright and early, clearing the snow off sidewalks and driveways.

“The community has supported me immensely with my struggles and tough times as I had a leg amputated and my fight with brain cancer. This is my way of giving back,” Anderson told WOWT 6 News.

His special wheelchair has wheels that resemble the treads of a tank and it has on-the-fly tilt control to adjust the height and angle of the seat. The snowplow attaches to the front of the wheelchair and allows Anderson to push snow around. He can adjust the height and angle of the plow as needed to completely clear the pavement.

The story of this selfless veteran dedicated to a life of service should be spread far and wide. Tell your neighbors and those you know who served in the military.