As a young man growing up in the streets of Philadelphia Frank Sean Johnson was shot and paralyzed from the waist down. Through prayer and determination God made the impossible possible and he walked again. 
In His Words
I am a proud disabled veteran of the U.S. Air Force. I am a father of 3 and the youngest child of four. I was shot in the back and paralyzed from the waist down in 1993. Through the support of many family members, friends, therapist, physicians, a lot of hard work, and prayer, over time, I eventually regained the use of my left leg.
Unfortunately, my foot on the paralyzed leg became infected beyond saving in 2010 which lead to a below the knee amputation in 2012. However, the surgery has actually been a blessing to me. I am no longer in excruciating pain and I have a stronger more stable walking gait than I’ve had in 20 years!
Before I got shot I was quite athletic. I would like to get back to some of the activities I loved and discover some new ones. The VA has directed me to a program called The Pennsylvania Center for Adaptive Sports who have been an integral component in training me in the sport of hand-cycling, rowing and sled hockey. My level of activity has increased tremendously since the surgery and I plan to continue on this path. I am motivated to live longer by eating better, losing weight and strengthening my amputated leg. My ultimate goal is to get in shape in preparation to run a marathon and compete in the 2016 Paralympics as a cyclist.
It’s only been a year since my amputation. I never thought my life could change so radically in such a short time. What surprised me was that the change was for the better. I was fortunate to have been given the opportunity to participate in the 2013 National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Tampa Florida this year. I competed in wheelchair basketball, softball and the shot put. I was awarded 2 gold medals and a bronze. The Games have made a profound impact on my quality of life. The comradery and encouragement that I experienced has given me a new courage and confidence in myself and what I can accomplish.
Sean is walking proof that miracles still happen. He had a second chance at life. He also expanded his passions to film and screenwriting. He continues to light a spark in the film industry as an actor, writer and director. As Chief Production Officer/ Vice-President of Sharp Iron Productions, Sean oversees the long-term strategy and production development of the company in conjunction with Rob Harrison.
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