Injured Soldier Welcomed Home

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Posted: 11:33 PM Dec 19, 2008
Last Updated: 4:39 PM Dec 21, 2008
Reporter: Janet Kim
Email Address: janet.kim@wkyt.com

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Specialist Trampus Miller, of Wolfe County, has been at Walter Reed in Washington D.C. for the last six months, recovering from injuries received after his tank ran over a land mine. He is now home for the holidays, the first time in a year and a half, after serving in Iraq.

He was greeted by his family and friends from the Wolfe County Fire Department, where he was medic and firefighter for several years.

Specialist Miller isn't home because his tour in Iraq was over though; his company was escorting equipment when they hit a bomb.

"I didn't even know I was injured," says Miller.

The bones in his foot and leg were shattered. Now doing even the simple things are difficult.

Though happy to be home surrounded by his loved ones, Miller says he doesn't regret his time spent overseas, serving his country.

Miller says he will be home for the next 30 days, before going back to Washington D.C. for more treatment.

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Posted by: Brenda Miller Location: Campton on May 5, 2009 at 02:56 AM
I love you my dear husband and am so glad to almost have you home. To the person who went to school with him and had the negative comments, I feel sorry for you. You certainly have no right to say such horrible things at a time like this and you must be covering up something terrible in your life. For that, we certainly pray for you also.

Posted by: Cathee Location: Phils on Jan 14, 2009 at 05:17 PM
Hey KEith! I miss you.

Posted by: W Location: Floyd on Dec 22, 2008 at 05:04 PM
Thank you Trampus. and thank everyone for the good thoughts,and not making this a politics thing...

Posted by: Doris Location: Knott on Dec 22, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Thank you for serving our country and GOD BLESS YOU and YOURE FAMILY. The world needs more people like you. Thanks and our prayers our with you. God Bless

Posted by: america Location: ky on Dec 22, 2008 at 09:10 AM
WELCOME HOME SIR. THANKS FOR YOUR COMMITMENT OVER THERE ! YOU ARE A HERO THANK YOU AND THANK GOD YOU ARE HOME.

Posted by: hello Location: ky on Dec 21, 2008 at 07:13 PM
i hope he recovers. god bless you. i know a young man that just got out due to an injury and he was an alcoholic and a heavy drug user by the time he was 16.. everyone thought the military would do him some good. but it only made him worse. i pray for all the soldiers. merry christmas

Posted by: Shiro Location: Floyd County on Dec 21, 2008 at 04:53 PM
Spec.Miller just wanted to say a big THANK-YOU for everything you have done.My prayers are with you and your family.Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.BE SAFE AND GOD BLESS

Posted by: Former Kentuckian on Dec 21, 2008 at 04:47 PM
Welcome home, Hero. May you and your family have a Merry Christmas.

Posted by: A Location: L on Dec 21, 2008 at 02:49 PM
Welcome home brother, matters not the politics of a countries war. What truelly matters is brave soldiers like this man that give more than most and some times all for the sake of others.

Posted by: me Location: ky on Dec 21, 2008 at 01:43 PM
god bless you solider!! and thank you all for giving your selves for all of us,again god bless you!!

Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 21, 2008 at 12:01 PM
best wishes. merry christmas and thank you for what you have done. .

Posted by: Twanna Location: Kentucky on Dec 20, 2008 at 08:11 PM
Best wishes for the Holidays! You are one of kentucky's finest young men. Thank you so much for you time serving in our Military. God speed for a full recovery.

Posted by: Ruth Location: Jeffersonville on Dec 20, 2008 at 07:03 PM
Just want to say thanks for all you done for our freedom you are loved and prayed for every day. A BIG THANKS FROM ME TO YOU.

Posted by: in the know Location: campton ky on Dec 20, 2008 at 05:45 PM
I know Trampus and went to school with him they must let anything in the miltary these days because growing up all through school and even after he went to work for the ambulance service Trampus was nothing but a druggy! Now let the bashing begin because of my comment.

Posted by: Earwig Location: Prestonsburg on Dec 20, 2008 at 03:55 PM
Specialist Miller, You are a hero. Thank you for serving. Merry Christmas.

Posted by: Brenda Location: Lexington on Dec 20, 2008 at 02:12 PM
Spec Miller: Thank you for your service. You are a true hero. My wish for you and your family is a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Best of luck in your continuing treatments.

Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 20, 2008 at 02:02 PM
Welcome home.

Posted by: David Location: Winchester on Dec 20, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Spc. Miller, I wish you and your family the merriest of Christmases and a happy, healthy New Year. I am proud that you went to defend the freedom of others, but saddened by your injury. I will keep you in my prayers and hope that you can fully recover.

Posted by: Mary Location: Campton on Dec 20, 2008 at 08:01 AM
Best of luck to you and a speedy recovery. Thanks for everything you and your fellow soldiers have done

Posted by: MH Location: Berea on Dec 20, 2008 at 07:12 AM
I want to wish Trampus and his family a very Merry Christmas and to thank him for his service to our country. Best wishes to you.

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