From Humvee Blast to Hero | Indianapolis News

When the Twin Towers fell, Josh Bleill was working—and it changed everything. Coming from a military family, he enlisted at 27 as the oldest recruit in his class, earning the nickname “Grandpa.” Deployed to Fallujah in 2006, his Humvee hit an IED, killing two Marines—including his roommate—and amputating both of his legs. Miraculously alive, he credits his fellow Marines for saving him. His recovery was brutal—surgeries, prosthetics, and emotional battles. At Walter Reed, he earned a Purple Heart and met Colts owner Jim Irsay, who offered him a role with the team. Initially hesitant about his appearance, Bleill eventually embraced the opportunity. Today, he’s a passionate advocate for veterans through Semper Fi & America’s Fund, honoring the enduring sacrifice of service—and proving that resilience never fades. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cdb77b645238705c