Brendan Marrocco

S.I. Soldier ‘Excited For The Future’ After Double-Arm Transplant

A soldier who lost all four limbs in an Iraq roadside bombing has two new arms following a double transplant at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

2013/01/29

S.I. Soldier Who Lost 4 Limbs In Iraq War Has Double-Arm Transplant

The 26-year-old Staten Island native was injured by a roadside bomb Easter Sunday in 2009.

2013/01/28

Staff Sgt. Travis Mills was among the wounded warriors that visited the World Trade Center memorial on Wednesday. (credit: CBS 2)

Wounded Warriors Visit 9/11 Memorial & Remind Americans About The Price Of Freedom

A group of wounded warriors and their families came from all over the country to spend the 4th of July in New York, starting their day at the 9/11 Memorial.

2012/07/04

Wounded Iraq War Vet Offers Advice: It’s Time To Stop Dwelling On 9/11

“Sacrifice” is a word we’re hearing a lot this week. On Thursday, CBS 2’s Lou Young met a remarkable young man who has managed to maintain his good humor and humanity in the face of terrifying injuries.

2011/09/08

Volunteers Build Home On S.I. For Iraq War Vet

Family and friends gave 25-year-old Marrocco a homecoming at a house designed especially for him on Staten Island.

2011/06/11

S.I. Groundbreaking Held For Iraq Veteran’s New Home

He made huge sacrifices for his country and now an Iraq War veteran is getting a new home on Staten Island.

2010/08/19

Eye On New York: Brendan Marrocco’s Story

In this edition of Eye On New York, CBS 2 brings you the incredibly inspiring and miraculous story of Brendan Marrocco, a Staten Island native and Army soldier who became the first quadruple amputee to survive his wounds suffered in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

CBS 2HD–2010/08/17

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