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Michael Macor The San Francisco Chronicle "A SOLDIER RETURNS"


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American soldier, Sgt. Michael Buyas, who lost both of his legs in an IED explosion while serving in Iraq. He returns home for the first time since the incident took place last December, to his home town of Chelan, Washington, after spending the last 6 months at Walter Reed Hospital, recovering from his injuries, in Washington DC. Michael returns home to Washington State to be with his family. His oldest son, Justin happy to see his dad as he is greeted by well wishers at the local airport.
 

 

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