Meg Ladner has been recovering at Atlanta Medical Center this week after losing her leg in an accident where a train struck the parade float on which she was riding.
Meg and her husband Shane, an officer with the Holly Springs Police Department, were among the 17 people injured in the Hunt for Heroes Parade last Thursday in Midland, Texas. A train struck a float that was crossing the tracks. Four people died in the accident.
Officer Ladner spoke with FOX 5 News on Sunday about the accident and the couple's recovery. He said his wife will have to undergo yet another surgery Monday, but is getting stronger.
The former soldier said that he has put his own treatment for back injuries he received on hold until his wife Meg is awake and no longer needs him by her side.
A fund to help the couple has been set up for them at the Cherokee Bank in Canton. For more information on how you can donate visit cherokeebank.com.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:52 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:52:32 GMT
After bonding out on a 15-count criminal indictment, DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis denied any wrongdoing, saying "I've done nothing wrong."
After bonding out on a 15-count criminal indictment, DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis denied any wrongdoing, saying "I've done nothing wrong. I would never, ever, ever do anything to violate the public trust."
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:29 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:29:16 GMT
A local couple is happy to hear that members of a morning radio show fired for mocking a former ex-NFL star battling ALS now admit that they went too far.
A local couple is happy to hear that members of a morning radio show fired for mocking a former ex-NFL star battling ALS now admit that they went too far.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:13:25 GMT
The Woodstock Police Department says a police K-9 died after being left in his handler's patrol car.Spartacus, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, was found dead in his handler's patrol car. Authorities later
The Woodstock Police Department says a police K-9 died after being left in his handler's patrol car.
