Minnesota Timberwolves star Julius Randle was among the many who couldnt fathom the horrific shooting that left at least two children dead and 17 others injured in a Minnesota church on Wednesday.Law enforcement confirmed that a man, in his early 20s and dressed in black clothing, opened fire during a Mass at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.Randle, a father of three, was heartbroken to hear the news in his teams home city.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Prayers to everybody in Minnesota smh (shaking my head)," Randle posted on X. "I worry every day for my kids about these things. We gotta be better."The Timberwolves also released a statement on the matter.TWINS DENOUNCE FATAL SHOOTING AT MINNESOTA CATHOLIC CHURCH AS 'INCOMPREHENSIBLE' ATTACK"Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the victims, their families, and everyone whose lives have been forever changed by this senseless act of violence."As members of this community, we stand together in mourning. No child should ever feel unsafe in a place of learning or worship, and no family should endure such unimaginable loss. Together with all Minnesotans, we mourn this tragic loss and extend strength and compassion to everyone affected."MLBs Minnesota Twins, the NFLs Minnesota Vikings and the WNBAs Minnesota Lynx also shared similar statements after seeing the news.Minneapolis Police Chief Brian OHara detailed the gunmans horrific act of violence, as he approached the church and began "firing a rifle through the church windows towards the children sitting in the pews."Shooting through the windows, he struck children and worshipers that were inside the building," O'Hara said. "The shooter was armed with a rifle, a shotgun and a pistol. This was a deliberate act of violence against innocent children and other people worshiping. The sheer cruelty and cowardice of firing into a church full of children is absolutely incomprehensible."The gunman is deceased, likely of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.Several children who were injured were being treated at Hennepin County Medical Center. Tom Wyatt, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Hennepin Healthcare, confirmed that four of those patients required surgery.Fox News Paulina Dedaj, Greg Norman and Matt Finn contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said Wednesday he had been "naive" about former President Joe Biden and argued Biden would not be remembered as an effective president.Grassley, who has served alongside nine presidents, told Miranda Devine on the "Pod Force One" podcast that he got along with Biden when they were both senators, noting they worked on legislation together and knew each other personally."I think its, if you feel like you know somebody well, its hard to believe some of the things that you originally heard, now you kind of know. I was a little naive about how I looked at the President Biden compared to Sen. Biden," Grassley said.Devine asked Grassley how he would assess Bidens time in office.TRUMP TELLS GRASSLEY TO TELL DEMOCRATS 'GO TO HELL' OVER BLOCKED JUDICIAL NOMINEES IN SENATE"Well, considering the fact that he doesnt look like he was running it at least in (the) recent two or three years I think hell never go down in history as a very effective senator or a very effective president," he said.Grassley told Devine he only had one face-to-face meeting with Biden after Biden became president. Grassley also acknowledged he didn't have "anything to judge it by" but said he felt a lot changed for the former president physically and mentally, pointing to what others have said, as well as seeing Biden on TV.Asked by Devine whether he thought Biden was being controlled by his staff, Grassley replied, "Yes.""When you do a thousand commutations and pardons, and you dont pay any attention to it, you arent doing your job," the Republican senator said.The podcast host also pressed Grassley on Bidens decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden.Hunter was found guilty of three felony gun offenses and was also charged with federal tax crimes regarding the failure to pay at least $1.4 million in taxes.GOP SAYS DEMS ADMIT GUILT IN BIDEN HEALTH COVER-UP BY BOYCOTTING SENATE HEARING ON CONSTITUTIONAL SCANDAL"Im not surprised, but it shouldnt have been done, and it proves the guilt of Hunter Biden," Grassley responded.The senator reacted on X in December when Biden announced the pardon."Im shocked Pres Biden pardoned his son Hunter [because] he said many many times he wouldnt & I believed him," Grassley wrote. "Shame on me."Biden's office did not immediately return a request for comment.Grassley has made headlines recently for defending the Senates "blue slip" tradition, which drew criticism from President Donald Trump.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREThe "blue slip" tradition in the Senate effectively gives Senate Republicans and Democrats the ability to veto district court and U.S. attorney nominees in their home states."Were also going to be filing a lawsuit on blue slipping," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday. "You know, blue slips make it impossible for me, as president, to appoint a judge or a U.S. attorney because they have a gentlemans agreement."Nothing memorialized. Its a gentlemans agreement thats about 100 years old, where if you have a president, like a Republican, and if you have a Democrat senator, that senator can stop you from appointing a judge or a U.S. attorney, in particular, those two."

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates went to the White House on Tuesday for a meeting with the president, according to a Gates spokesperson.In a statement obtained by Fox News Digital, the spokesperson noted, "Bill met with the president to discuss the importance of U.S. global health programs and health research that is necessary to save lives, protect Americans health, and preserve U.S. leadership in the world."BILL GATES REVEALS NEXT PHASE OF ALZHEIMERS FIGHT' AS HE SHARES DAD'S PERSONAL BATTLEFox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment on Wednesday.Prior to the president's inauguration for his second term, Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Emma Tucker asked the mega-wealthy figure whether he had met with Trump since Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential contest.BILL GATES REVEALS HOW MUCH INHERITANCE HE'LL LEAVE FOR KIDSGates said that they had a "quite intriguing dinner," noting that it lasted more than three hours.BILL GATES: FOOLISH TO SPEND TIME WITH JEFFREY EPSTEINAn individual who Gates explained "helps manage things for me" was also present, as well as Susie Wiles, Gates added.

The American tourist who was stabbed in the face while protecting two women on a tram in Germany is speaking out about what he calls Europes "immigration problem."In an interview after his release from a hospital, 21-year-old John Rudat told "Fox & Friends First" Wednesday he believes the attack highlights Germanys failure to address immigration. He said he later learned one of the suspects, a Syrian asylum seeker already known to police, was arrested, released by prosecutors and arrested again. Another suspect remains at large."People have been telling me over the past 10 years [that] it has been getting worse and worse and worse. And, since this incident, thousands of people, especially women, have reached out to me claiming that they havent been feeling safe on the trams. They havent been feeling safe in their own home city, their own country," he said.CAPITOL HILL STAFFER STABBED IN HEAD, CHEST WELCOMES TRUMP'S WASHINGTON, DC CRIME CRACKDOWN"And I feel really bad for them because clearly, as Im now seeing, its not only affecting the German citizens but the tourists going to Germany."According to an online fundraiser organized by his brothers girlfriend, Rudat stepped in when two Syrian men allegedly began attacking women on a tram in Dresden on Sunday. He sustained a stab wound to the face from one of the suspects carrying a six-inch blade, leaving him bloodied and bandaged.Authorities arrested a 21-year-old Syrian accused of beating Rudat before the stabbing, but he was later released, German outlet Bild reported, according to the New York Post.AMERICAN TOURIST STABBED IN FACE BY SYRIAN AFTER DEFENDING WOMEN ON GERMAN TRAM: REPORTSenior Public Prosecutor Jrgen Schmidt said there were "insufficient grounds for detention" and that the knife attack "cannot be attributed to him." That decision prompted Rudat to criticize Europes immigration policies in an Instagram post.After new information emerged, authorities arrested the suspect again, according to The Associated Press.Rudats facial wounds were visible during his Fox News appearance, but he said he feels much better since being released from the hospital."The unconditional support I've seemed to get from the German people has been nothing but refreshing and sustaining for my recovery, and hopefully it'll be even quicker because of it," he said.His part-time modeling career is on hold because of the wounds, he added.In a statement, the U.S. Embassy in Berlin condemned the attack."While courageously intervening to protect a fellow passenger, he was viciously attacked," the embassy wrote on X. "We urge German authorities to swiftly bring the perpetrators to justice and punish them to the fullest extent permitted by law. Safety is a collective responsibility no one is safe until all are safe."Fox News' Louis Casiano contributed to this report.

The NFL announced Tuesday that Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward was placed on the reserve/commissioner exempt list.Ward, 34, faces a felony domestic violence charge from an arrest in June. He was charged with assaulting a family or household member after a woman told authorities Ward strangled and threatened her, according to police records.Ward was arrested again in August for allegedly violating his bail agreement on that charge.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMPlayers on the commissioner exempt list are not allowed to attend practices or games. The length of time on the list is determined by Commissioner Roger Goodell."We are aware of the report involving Jimmie Ward. We are gathering information and have no further comment at this time," the Texans said in a statement to NFL.com in June.Ward was accused of physically and sexually assaulting the mother of his 3-year-old son while under the influence of crystal meth, according to a lawsuit filed last week in Texas.The lawsuit accused Ward of choking Cristy West, with whom he was in a long-term relationship, and seeks more than $20 million in damages. West is represented by Tony Buzbee, who has represented many victims in many high-profile sexual assault and domestic violence cases.TEXANS SAFETY JIMMIE WARD FACES $20M LAWSUIT OVER CRYSTAL METH-FUELED ASSAULT ALLEGATIONSSteve Jackson, Wards attorney, told KPRC 2 the lawsuit was previously filed in Montgomery County and was dismissed."This is the same civil lawsuit that was filed against Mr. Ward by other attorneys who also previously tried and failed in a jury trial to prove that Jimmie was married to Ms. West. It is our intention at this time to focus on the criminal allegations and the upcoming grand jury hearing in hopes of this matter being dismissed."Fox News Digital reached out to Ward's representatives for comment but did not immediately get a response.Ward had not practiced during training camp while dealing with a foot injury and was placed on the physically unable to perform list.He is entering his third season with the Texans and the 12th of his career. Ward spent the first nine seasons of his career with the San Francisco 49ers.Last season, Ward served as team captain. In 10 games, Ward had 48 combined tackles, two interceptions and four passes defensed. One of his interceptions was returned for a touchdown.C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Calen Bullock are expected to start at safety for Houston in Wards absence.Fox News' Scott Thompson and the Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Travis Kelce's engagement to Taylor Swift has been public for just one day, and he is already expanding his business empire.Kelce's lifestyle brand Tru Kolors is launching a new design collaboration with American Eagle, which was announced Wednesday."It was an awesome opportunity to team up with an established brand where both sides were excited to truly collaborate on every decision in the design and creative process that brought the AE x TK collection to life," Kelce said in a statement.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAmerican Eagle has been the subject of controversy and growing popularity after a series of advertisements featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. The ad in question involved Sweeney in denim for American Eagle, playing on the homophones "jeans" and "genes" that sparked accusations of eugenics.The ad was part of the companys "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans" campaign.American Eaglereleased a statementon its social media earlier this month, saying, "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story. Well continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence, their way. Great jeans look good on everyone."JASON KELCE CONGRATULATES TRAVIS AND TAYLOR SWIFT ON ENGAGEMENT: 'F--- YEAH'Despite the backlash from some critics, the company's stock price increased and now Kelce has joined in on promoting the brand amid his hyper-public engagement to Swift.Kelce's first ad was released Wednesday, and included fellow star athletes like U.S. Olympic gold medal gymnast Suni Lee, women's tennis star Anna Frey, women's basketball player Azzi Fudd, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and Syracuse basketball star Kiyan Anthony (Carmelo Anthonys son).Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The Miami Dolphins finished last season with an 8-9 record and failed to qualify for the NFL playoffs. The disappointing year sparked ire from some of the Dolphins' faithful.Dolphins general manager Chris Grier spoke to the media on Wednesday, the day after trimming the teams roster to 53 by the leagues deadline. Grier spoke about the general structure of the roster entering the 2025 campaign and also touched on the status of specific players as Week 1 draws closer.But the media session took a turn when Grier revealed fan angst had resulted in emails targeting his children.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"If I'm out, people have always been respectful and nice, and they just say Hey, keep going. Appreciate you. The guys to my face have been nice. I know there's people that are upset (but) that's any job," Grier said.EX-NFL STAR JAY CUTLER GETS 4 DAYS OF JAIL TIME AS PART OF DUI PLEA DEAL IN TENNESSEE COURTGrier acknowledged the angst that last season's ending sparked."And if I was comfortable and saying I felt what things are, then Im an a--h--- because I'm not being realistic about where we are as a team and where things are going after last season. Im frustrated like [them] that we didnt win enough games last year. I understand that, I dont take things personally. When I'm out, people have generally been very positive and stuff to me.""I've gotten some colorful emails from a couple of people.....[one] hoping my kids die of cancer," Grier said. "Thats a fun one. Thats why I dont take things very personal or real because other people have other issues and stuff in life."Grier was elevated to the Dolphins' general manager post in 2016. He joined the franchise as a scout in 2000.As it relates to pressing roster matters, Grier confirmed that cornerback Cam Smith will start the regular season on the non-football injury list. Smith appeared in six games during the 2024 season.Grier gave a positive update on running back DeVon Achanes availability for the season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. Achane has recently been contending with a calf injury."All indications for us is that Achane will be ready Week 1 to go," Grier told reporters on Wednesday.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Former Biden administration spokeswoman and current MSNBC host Jen Psaki blasted President Donald Trumps D.C. anti-crime crackdown and the power of prayer as she reacted to a church school shooting in Minnesota Wednesday.Authorities said at least two children were killed and more than a dozen were injured after a gunman opened fire during Mass at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.In the aftermath of mass shootings, Americans often offer prayers for victims, their families and communities. In Catholic and Orthodox traditions, prayers for the dead ask that their souls be received into heaven.But many gun control advocates deride prayer, arguing it's is not enough, and government action must be taken to stop mass shootings. Psaki echoed that view in a post on X, formerly Twitter.WHO IS ROBIN WESTMAN, SUSPECT IN ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL SHOOTING IN MINNEAPOLIS?MINNESOTA SCHOOL SHOOTING GUNMAN KILLS 2 CHILDREN, INJURES 17 OTHERS DURING CATHOLIC MASS"Prayer is not freaking enough.Prayers does not end school shootings. prayers do not make parents feel safe sending their kids to school.Prayer does not bring these kids back. Enough with the thoughts and prayers," Psaki said.Psaki followed up with another tweet, writing, "When kids are getting shot in their pews at a catholic school mass and your crime plan is to have national guard put mulch down around DC maybe rethink your strategy."Her comments appeared to reference Trumps decision to deploy National Guard troops and assume oversight of the Metropolitan Police Department to tackle rising crime in Washington, D.C.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREThe suspected shooter, who was found dead at the scene, was identified as Robert or Robin Westman by law enforcement sources.Court records show that a Minneapolis juvenile named Robert Westman had his name legally changed to Robin in 2019, with one document saying, "Minor child [redacted] identifies as a female and wants her name to reflect that identification."Some social media users objected to Psakis commentary and turned her words back on her. "I dont expect a spiritually blind person to understand prayer, but it is real. Today I attended the funeral of a baby, and often when parents are in the depths of grief, Jesus is their greatest comforter. You should investigate why that is, rather than belittling it," Karen Hamilton, a candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, responded.Washington Examiner contributor Kimberly Ross pointed out that Psaki had posted her own message in 2017, saying, "Thoughts and prayers with @SteveScalise and officers shot. And thank you to members, hill staffers for your public service.""Your party encourages mental illness in telling men they can be women, then encourages them identify as victims when the world does not indulge their perverse fantasies, and then screams 'prayers are not enough' when insane transgenders shoot up schools," journalist Megan Basham said. "Prayer is vital. So is a mentally balanced populace that recognizes reality.""Good of you to point out that the National Guard needs to be deployed to every major Democrat-run city to prevent their mentally ill trans groupies from killing people," Red State reporter Rusty Weiss wrote.

Longtime government scientist Susan Monarez is refusing to leave her position as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced she had been removed from the role less than a month after she was sworn in.Attorneys Mark Zaid and Abbe Lowell said they are representing Monarez and claimed she "has neither resigned nor yet been fired."The attorneys released a statement on social media, claiming HHS and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are weaponizing public health for political gain and putting millions of American lives at risk."When CDC Director Susan Monarez refused to rubber-stamp unscientific, reckless directives and fire dedicated health experts she chose protecting the public over serving a political agenda," the statement said. "For that, she has been targeted. Dr. Monarez has neither resigned nor received notification from the White House that she has been fired, and as a person of integrity and devoted to science, she will not resign."ABOUT 600 CDC WORKERS TERMINATED AFTER COURT CLEARS PART OF TRUMP ADMIN RESTRUCTURING PLANThe Washington Post reported that sources within the CDC, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said HHS leaders, including Kennedy, sought to get Monarez to commit to rescinding approvals for certain COVID-19 vaccines. When Monarez did not immediately commit, she was told by administration officials that she either needed to resign or be fired.Sources also claimed that she then attempted to involve chairman of the Senate's top health committee, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. The move reportedly further angered Kennedy.When reached for comment, a spokesperson for the HHS directed Fox News Digital to the agency's response shared on its official X account."Susan Monarez is no longer director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention," HHS said. "We thank her for her dedicated service to the American people. Secretary Kennedy has full confidence in his team at the CDC who will continue to be vigilant in protecting Americans against infectious diseases at home and abroad."The White House confirmed to Fox News Digital that Monarez was being removed."As her attorneys statement makes abundantly clear, Susan Monarez is not aligned with the Presidents agenda of Making America Healthy Again," White House Spokesman Kush Desai said in a statement. "Since Susan Monarez refused to resign despite informing HHS leadership of her intent to do so, the White House has terminated Monarez from her position with the CDC."Monarez was tapped by the Trump administration to lead the CDC after its initial nominee, Dave Weldon, was withdrawn from contention in March, amid fears he might not garner enough support in the Senate to be confirmed. Shortly after Weldon stepped down, Monarez was formally nominated to be the CDC's permanent director and was eventually confirmed in the final week of July.During Monarez's confirmation, she expressed support for vaccines and told lawmakers she has "not seen a causal link between vaccines and autism."MEDICAL GROUP GOES AGAINST CDC, RECOMMENDS COVID SHOTS FOR YOUNG KIDSPrior to Monarez's Senate confirmation, CDC directors did not typically require Senate approval, but that changed in 2022 when Congress passed a law making it necessary. Monarez was the first-ever Senate-confirmed CDC director in the agency's history.Monarez was also the first CDC director without a medical degree in more than seven decades. However, she does hold a PhD in microbiology and immunology.After getting her doctorate, Monarez entered the federal government, where she found herself in roles at the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy, the National Security Council, the Department of Homeland Security and the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). Her bio on the CDC's website states that she worked on "leading efforts to enhance the nation's biomedical innovation capabilities, including combating antimicrobial resistance, expanding the use of wearables to promote patient health, ensuring personal health data privacy, and improving pandemic preparedness."Hours after the news that Monarez would no longer head the CDC, sources confirmed to Fox News Digital that at least three other top CDC officials tendered their resignations, including the CDC's director of its National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Demetre Daskalakis, the director of the National Centers for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Disease, Dr. Daniel Jernigan, and the CDC's chief medical officer, Debra Houry.Resignation letters coming out from these officials have reportedly cited the Trump administration's approach to vaccines, as well as the administration's budget cuts.

President Donald Trump is honoring Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Verardo, one of the most catastrophically wounded heroes of the Afghanistan war and a Purple Heart recipient who died at age 40 Tuesday due to complications from injuries sustained on the battlefield.Trump praised Verardo in a Truth Social post as "a true American Hero" whose courage and sacrifice "will forever inspire us."Verardos story was not only one of sacrifice for his nation but also of lasting impact. His courage in the face of devastating injuries and the determination of his wife, Sarah, led to the creation of the Independence Fund's Trackchair initiative for wounded veterans.With the support of Fox News viewers, more than 2,000 all-terrain Trackchairs were delivered to double, triple and quadruple amputees, the Independence Fund has said. The initiative gave freedom back to wounded veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan and even Vietnam, allowing them to hunt, fish and go off-road with their families.FOUR YEARS AFTER ABBEY GATE, VETERANS WHO SAVED CIVILIANS DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITYOn April 24, 2010, while serving in Afghanistans Arghandab River Valley, Verardo stepped on an IED.The blast claimed his left leg, left an arm badly damaged, caused severe burns and inflicted a traumatic brain injury. He flatlined multiple times but survived thanks to medical care and sheer grit. He later explained why he marked April 24 each year as his "Alive Day," saying he chose to focus not on what he lost, but "on what I have."Over the next four years, Verardo endured 120 surgeries at Walter Reed and Brooke Army Medical Center. In 2013 he married his high school sweetheart, Sarah Conklin, who had stood by him through his recovery.At their wedding, Verardo said simply of his bride, "Ive loved her as long as Ive known her." The couple went on to raise three daughters together.EX-NAVY SEAL CONGRESSMAN DESCRIBES EMOTIONAL REUNION WITH BOY HE HELPED SAVE FROM NEAR-FATAL CAR CRASHSarah has long spoken about the unseen challenges her husband carried after the blast."He had poly-trauma, meaning multiple systems suffered catastrophic injury," she explained in an interview with The Providence Journal, noting that his recovery was never a straight line."Wearing our nations uniform was the honor of his lifetime, and caring for him is the honor of mine," she said in the same interview.Sarah wrote of her husband in a touching Instagram post shared on Wednesday, "It was the honor of my lifetime to be his wife. His person. My heart is broken. He fought the good fight every single day and gave us everything he had. I promised him that I will forever do relentless good in his honor."North Carolina honored Verardo by declaring April 24 Wounded Heroes Day. Despite ongoing medical challenges and cognitive difficulties in later years, he remained an example of perseverance and resilience to all who knew him.Sarah often emphasized that triumph took many forms."Some amputees run races on prosthetics, but with others, a victory is simply making it through another day," she said. "I consider both equally inspiring."As CEO of the Independence Fund, Sarah transformed their personal battle into a national movement. She helped launch the Trackchair initiative in partnership with Fox News and its viewers, raising millions of dollars and changing lives. The program later expanded to include Vietnam veterans, ensuring earlier generations of heroes were honored and supported."We honor the extraordinary life and service of Retired U.S. Army Sergeant Michael Verardo, a true American Hero, who gave everything for our Nation," President Trump wrote in a Truth Social post."After suffering catastrophic injuries from an IED in Afghanistan on April 24, 2010, Michael endured 120 surgeries with unwavering Courage, and the strong support of his incredible wife, Sarah, and three beautiful daughters. Sarahs tireless advocacy for Wounded Warriors and Military Families exemplifies the Spirit of America. Michael's Legacy of Resilience, and Sarah's Selfless Dedication, will forever inspire us. Brave Patriots like Michael, and their families, will never be forgotten. We will cherish them in our hearts, forever!"Michael Verardo will be laid to rest with full military honors Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Weddington Methodist Church in North Carolina, according to his family. The community is invited to attend and honor his sacrifice.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPHis legacy lives on in every wounded veteran who regained independence through a Trackchair, in every family strengthened by the Independence Fund and in the enduring gratitude of a nation.Though his battle is over, his story will continue to inspire Americans to honor their heroes not just on the battlefield but in the long journey of recovery.