Stumpy's Blog : Back from Alaska

Stumpy's Blog

This blog is about my return to Walter Reed to get a new leg. I am an above-the-knee amputee. I lost my leg in April 2007 in Iraq while riding in a Humvee that was struck by an "explosively formed projectile" -- a molten metal jet stream released from a homemade roadside bomb. My left knee was shattered and later amputated at Walter Reed. I rushed through rehab to get back to Alaska quickly. But my leg continued to change, and now my prosthetic doesn't fit, and I need to begin again. I'll keep you posted on my progress and experience. This time, it will work.

About me

Joshua Ferguson

I joined the Army in 1996 and my position is as a forward observer. My dad was in the Air Force and I'm the oldest of four with one brother and two sisters. My wife is Danielle, and we have three young children, J.J., 5 in June, Corinne, 3 in July, and little Madeline, 1 this month. My goal is to complete a full 20 years in the military, and then retire to become a teacher at the elementary or high school levels.

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New life & limbs

Read reporter George Bryson's account of how Ferguson ended up on his way back to Walter Reed.

Back from Alaska

Posted by stumpysblog

Posted: December 10, 2008 - 1:31 am

I was going to jump on here and post a bunch of pics from the hunt and from the Army Navy game.

Tonight I recieved word that an imediate family member is very sick. I do not want to post too much right now. We are currently trying to get back up to Minneapolis to help out. I will try to keep updating when I can.