Police Officer Shot and Paralyzed in the Line of Duty Stands for National Anthem 14 Years Later

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After being shot in the line of duty, a police officer was left paralyzed from the waist down. Fourteen years later, thanks to a specialized wheelchair, he was able to achieve the dream of standing for the national anthem. The photo of him holding the flag at the opening for the Special Olympics has gone viral and touched hearts all over the internet.