Marine vet whose legs were blown off in Iraq now is only 2nd double amputee police officer in US
By Robert Gearty
FORT WORTH, Texas - A Marine veteran from Texas who had his legs blown off by a roadside bomb in Iraq has become only the second double amputee police officer in the United States.
The inspiring story belongs to Zach Briseno, 35, of Fort Worth, who refused to let the loss of his legs prevent him from achieving his dream of becoming a cop when he grew up.
The Fort Worth Police Department on Friday held a ceremony to swear in 24 new police officers, including Briseno.