Road to Recovery

Sgt. Rob Brown
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Sgt. Rob Brown is a world class disabled kayaker.
U.S. Army Sgt. Rob Brown came under enemy fire in Iraq three years ago, and lost the full use of his right leg. During physical therapy at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, he was offered the opportunity to learn how to kayak. Brown eventually had his leg amputated, and continued rehab with a prostheses. Sunday on "Outside the Lines," Bob Ley talks to Sgt. Brown about his road to recovery. Preview Video

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