Brennan Stands Alone 5K Run/Walk [VIDEO]

The 2nd annual Brennan Stands Alone 5K Run/Walk takes place Saturday morning on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights.

The Walk begins with registration at 9AM.

US Army 1st Lt. Brian Brennan, a 23 year old Howell resident and graduate of Howell High School and The Citadel, was severely injured on May 7, 2008 from an IED attack, while leading a patrol in Afghanistan.

Brian had been in Afghanistan for only two months when an IED exploded under the Humvee that he and four other men were traveling in. Brian and the gunner, Spc. Ryan Price of California, were the only ones to survive. However, they suffered similar fates.

Once Brian regained consciousness he was transferred to James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Florida, which specializes in traumatic brain injuries, to begin his rehabilitation. Brian was fitted with prosthetics and is currently re-learning to walk. Brian has made remarkable strides in his recovery due to his determination and positive attitude, but he has a long rehabilitative process ahead of him.

Joanne, Jim and their family have made enormous sacrifices and have dedicated their lives to Brian’s recovery.