I cannot begin to properly thank everyone involved in my
recovery, as many fearless individuals stepped up and acted heroically that
night. To start I must thank my brothers from the Transit, Boston, Harvard,
Watertown, Cambridge and State Police, as well as fire department personnel and
the various other first responders, all of whom put their own lives on the line
to save mine. In the midst of a firefight they dropped to the ground and assisted
me when I was shot. My family got through those first few days through the
community's outpouring of prayers and endless support. I am told that when I
arrived at the hospital I had almost no blood and no pulse, and the team of
medical experts at Mount Auburn miraculously brought me back to life. I am now
awake, moving around, talking, and telling jokes (much to my Wife's dismay). I
am able to walk briefly through the use of a walker. My pain varies day to day
and I still have a long road of rehab and recovery ahead, but I am optimistic
I'll recover back to 100%. The bullet will remain in my leg as it is not
obstructing anything or causing any pain. However my wife has informed me that
the bullet will ultimately cause her the most pain, as I will be using it to
get out of things such as mowing the lawn, doing laundry, and painting the
deck.
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| Officer Donohue & his wife Kim |
We want to again thank everyone for their prayers and
concerns. I, however, have very little memory of the week's events and am
working with officials to piece everything together. When the full story of
that evening is accounted for, it will be wilder than any movie you have ever
seen. And it will contain more heroes.
My wife and I understand the news value of what has
occurred, but we ask you to give us the time and space we need during my
recovery.
Thank you for your understanding.
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