A Hero's Recovery...A Night with SLMPD P.O. Nathan Spiess
Manage episode 497270427 series 3526171
Join us for an inspiring look into Officer Nathan Spiess’s extraordinary journey of resilience and recovery.Nathan recounts the harrowing incident on March 17, 2025, when he was struck by a vehicle while pursuing a carjacking suspect on foot—an accident that led to the amputation of his right leg below the knee. He also reflects on a prior traumatic event from 2022, when he and his partner, Officer Collin Ledbetter, were both shot while chasing a murder suspect. Ledbetter nearly lost his life in the exchange, while Nathan sustained a gunshot wound to his left leg that required multiple surgeries.This episode explores Nathan’s physical and emotional recovery from both incidents, including his struggle with survivor’s guilt, and his determination to return to duty.Support pours in from across the community, including heartfelt messages from Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, Blues legend Chris Pronger, Head Coach Jim Montgomery, and Goalie Jordan Binnington, all rallying behind Nathan as he pushes through rehab and works toward resuming his role in law enforcement.
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