Amputee back on his feet after near death
Ray Holland, 35, who lost both arms in 1980 after a 7,620 volt electric shock, rebuilds his life as a Florida Power & Light electrician. He endured months in hospital, therapy, and personal despair before a turning point from a colleague. Now he works full time, commutes 240 miles round trip, learns to fly, and helps others while maintaining a positive outlook.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Ray Holland
Holland
Florida Power & Light Co
Victoria Hospital
Miami
Felix Freshwater
Freshwater
Cedars Medical Center
Vikki
Fp&l
Richard Hecker
Fort Pierce
Life After College and the DG House Dream
A columnist reflects on lingering memories of college days and Dan girls, recalling an old fraternity brother married to Sally Field. The piece contrasts past fantasies with present fame while preserving a sense of enduring attachment to campus life and the DG social world.
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Northwestern
DG House
Alan Greisman
Greisman
Fraternity
Hollywood
Sally Field
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the Mail
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BOB Greene Tribune Media Service
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