I was saddened to learn of the death of actor Christopher Reed this morning.
He was an example of someone who overcame tremendous odds and confronted his physical disability with a great deal of courage and determination. He was a living, breathing embodiment of a real-life “Superman.”
He went into cardiac arrest and died following a short hospitalization for treatment of a pressure wound, which is a common injury for those who are paralyzed.
I remember when his near-fatal horse accident happened in 1995, and the appearances that he made after his recovery had begun. He gave hope to many who have similar kinds of injuries and their families by becoming an activist for spinal cord research, and lived his life as an example for others to follow.
My favorite quote from him was this: “America is better when all of us take care of all of us.” Words to live by.
Farewell, Superman. You will be missed.
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