Ottawa High grad faces slow path to healing from Afghanistan injuries
Pfc. Zach Herrick, wounded in Afghanistan, recounts his recovery at Walter Reed, where solid food return after June shooting marks progress. His mother Linda notes patience and emotional challenges as friends and church members react to his changed appearance and future.
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Hee
Ina Ovarota
Wn High School
Pfc
Zach Herrick
Afghanistan
Linda Herrick
Zach
Walter Reed Military Medical Center
Bathesda
Ottawa
Chris Conner
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Soldier Recovers at Home After Army Return
A veteran recounts how supportive reactions boosted his confidence after returning home. He credits being with family and friends for his recovery, and notes frequent calls with Army buddies and his mother's jerky and cookies as comforting reminders.
Linda's Faith Guides Her Through Loss for Her Son
Linda says she is not angry at God after the tragedy, expressing gratitude her son survived and that faith provides comfort in believing God is in control and that outcomes align with a higher plan. She emphasizes acceptance despite pain.
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Linda
God
Zach and Linda travel to Bathesda for Zach's reconstruction
Linda, on military orders as Zach's non medical attendant, accompanies him to Bathesda for upcoming reconstruction. Zach has about a year of recovery left with plastics and implants to come. Doctors will not stop until he is fully satisfied with his appearance. After three years he will not reenlist and considers buying a house in Lawrence or pursuing teaching.
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Zach
Linda
Bathesda
Lawrence
Day on the Farm engages Ottawa students at Sylvester Ranch
Richard Mullins and Bob Stevanus quizzed Wellsville third graders on wheat harvesting history during the annual Day on the Farm event at Sylvester Ranch on Kingman Road in Ottawa. West Franklin High School students Matt Oshman and Steve Rediin guided children to touch animal pelts and discussed Karines wildlife and hunting methods.
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Richard Mullins
Ottawa
Bob Stevanus
Wellsville
Sylvester Ranch
Kingman Road
West Franklin High School
Matt Oshman
Steve Rediin
Sylveester Ranch
Karines
Central Heights
Alicia Joel
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