Soldier Still Haunted By Shooting -- Ozaukee PressWounded at Fort Hood, Amber Bahr returns to a hero’s welcome in Random Lake but says she’s not a hero, just a soldier living with physical and emotional scars
Amber Bahr, the 20-year-old soldier from Random Lake whose efforts to save others even after she was shot during the Nov. 5 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, garnered acclaim from President Barack Obama, came home to a hero’s welcome on Sunday.
At the airport, she was met by 38 Patriot Guard Riders, all holding flags, and Blue Star Mothers, as well as a musician playing patriotic songs on his bugle.
At home, firefighters drove her on a fire truck for a mini-parade through the village to a celebration at Globe Lanes.
“It was overwhelming,” Bahr said. “I knew there were going to be a few people there. I didn’t know the whole town was going to be there. It was crazy.
“It made my heart feel really full toknow that people cared.”
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My Comment: Her wounds and injuries will take a long time to heal .... but with time and the support of a loving family and community she will make progress.
And yes .... she is a hero.