Kent Carson of Round Lake Beach cracks a smile during a physical therapy session. Carson survived a nearly fatal bout of Legionnaires disease which led to the amputation his left arm and both legs last year.
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Letting his feet dangle while parasailing in Grand Cayman with his fiancee Cheryl Johnstone last May, was a highlight of Kent Carsons active vacation.
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With his left arm around his fiancee Cheryl Johnstone, Kent Carson was enjoying life before contacting Legionnaires disease.
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Kent Carson recovers from triple amputation surgery and receives support from his sons Brennen, left, Colin and daughter, Rebecca.
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Carson prepares for a physical therapy session at the Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.
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Carson picks up a pen during a physical therapy session.
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Physical therapy assistant Kathleen Dub works with Carson at the Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.
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Carson works on his strength at the Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.
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A nearly fatal bout of Legionnaires disease led to the amputations of Kent Carsons left arm and both legs.
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Carson works with a balloon during a physical therapy session with Kathleen Dub.
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Cheryl Johnstone, right, provided guidance during many trials and tribulations.
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Carson gives a farewell hug to physical therapy student Erin Barry during his last session at the Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.
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