SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) -
The U.S. Army's first and only
blind active duty officer shared his amazing and inspiring story with students
at Savannah Christian Friday. Cpt. Scotty Smiley lost his sight when a suicide
car bomb exploded in Mosul, Iraq on April 6, 2005. He told the students he was
really down at first but came to realize God had a purpose for him.
"I had a decision to make and in
the end, that decision was to live a better life, live a happy life. God was
always there with me, the friends, the unit just supported me and I knew that
the values of the Army and everything that this country offers was so much
better to fight for. So, I pushed on, I pushed forward and wake up early
morning, how ever early it may be, to help defend our constitution. It is just
an awesome opportunity to continue to serve," said Smiley.
Captain Smiley's story is told in
his riveting book "Hope Unseen." He will be speaking at the Savannah Book
Festival Saturday.
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