Miracle’ Marine dies; terribly burned in Iraq
 

Miracle’ Marine dies; terribly burned in Iraq
Sergeant dies of complications; 'an inspiration to Americans everywhere'
A Marine sergeant who became a symbol of resilience as he strove to recover from a roadside bomb blast in Iraq that blanketed 97 percent of his body with burns has died, the Defense Department said. He was 22.
Sgt. Merlin German died April 11 at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, where he was continuing treatment for the injuries he suffered in combat on Feb. 22, 2005, the Pentagon said Thursday.
The former turret gunner was dubbed the "Miracle Man" for his determination in facing his wounds, which cost the former saxophone player his fingers and rippled his face with scars. He endured more than 40 surgeries, spent 17 months in a hospital and had to learn to walk again.
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Hearing stories like this really make me sad. I think sometimes we forget that we are at war because for most of us, it is not on our door step. My prayers are with him and his family, and all the soldiers who are still fighting, whether it be in Iraq or a hospital bed.