This is just such a great story. Danny Gilyeat and his children were the recipients earlier this year of an Extreme Makeover form ABC. Now, his friends took his old 1981 Ironhead Harley-Davidson bike and did an extreme makeover which included customization to accommodate his artificial leg. I didn’t even know this could be done. In some of the missions with Patriot Guard we’ve encountered disabled Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans who lament their inability to ‘ride’ now.

‘Extreme makeover’ recipient receives extreme chopper

There’s video at the link above.

Completely stripped and without any kind of body work, the bike was in rough shape. Furthermore, it had to be custom-fitted to accommodate Gilyeat’s artificial leg.

Miller approached mechanics at Bear’s Hiway Classics, a Kansas City motorcycle dealer, and asked for their help. Beginning in March, they donated their time and began their work that, among other things, included a stirrup for Gilyeat’s artificial leg and a hand-controlled gear shift and clutch in the shape of a grenade.

Last Sunday night a friend called to tell me to watch ABC’s Extreme Home Makeover because it was for a disabled Marine Corps Veteran. It was a repeat showing. It really was an emotional show to watch and Danny Gilyeat was such an inspiration. Just an awesome Marine!

Thanks to the Kansas City Star for a story. h/t Free Republic