As a reporter, I’ve covered it all. But tonight I covered one of my favorites – a heart warming story. I had the privilege of traveling to Fostoria to witness a hero’s homecoming. And, boy was it worth it.

Army Sergeant Shane Parsons was severely injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq three years ago. Now he is a double amputee – with a great attitude. I was there when he came home to a totally remolded home (thanks to Hope for the Warriors.) The home is now wheelchair accessible and he has a home gym which will let him continue with his therapy.

However, the remodel is now what struck me the most. It was Shane’s attitude. Here is a 24 year-old man who lost both of his legs, but is not letting it get him down. Shane now participates in marathons. He swims and plays basketball. He is even on a traveling hockey team. But, get this; he didn’t do any of it until after he was injured!

Now, I can’t even imagine playing ice hockey. There is no way I could balance on the ice and attempt to hit a puck into a net. It would be total disaster. But here is a man who actually died twice in the hospital who lost both of his legs and he is competing on a regular basis. Amazing.

I have to admit. As much as I love my job and all of the stories I do, this one really was it. I loved meeting this man and telling his story. I’m sure he has more stories in him, too. I expect great things from Sgt. Shane Parsons. So, stay tuned. I can almost guarantee this isn’t the last time he’ll be on TV.