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Colin Powell Reveals Wounded Warrior Helped Him When His Tire Blew Out

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In a Facebook post on Thursday, General Colin Powell (Ret.) shared a story on how a wounded warrior helped him when a tire blew out on his car.

“Yesterday was a reassuring day for me," Powell wrote. "I was on my way to Walter Reed Military Hospital for an exam. As I drove along Interstate 495 my left front tire blew out. I am a car guy and knew I could change it but it was cold outside and the lug bolts were very tight. I jacked the car up and got several of the bolts removed when a car suddenly pulled up in front of me. As the man got out of his car I could see that he had an artificial leg. He said he recognized me and wanted to help me."

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“We chatted and I learned that he lost his leg in Afghanistan when he worked over there as a civilian employee. He grabbed the lug wrench and finished the job as I put the tools away,” he continued. “Then we both hurriedly headed off to appointments at Walter Reed. I hadn't gotten his name or address but he did ask for a ‘selfie.’”

Powell then posted a message he had received from Anthony later that night:

"Gen. Powell, I hope I never forget today because I’ll never forget reading your books. You were always an inspiration, a leader and statesman. After 33 years in the military you were the giant whose shoulders we stood upon to carry the torch to light the way and now it is tomorrow’s generation that must do the same. Anthony Maggert"

The retired general said the encounter was a reminder on great people in the country are and it’s time to “stop screaming at each other” and to “just take care of each other.”

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