Throw Back Thursdays: Merlin German Remembered

Today’s Throwback Thursdays is dedicated to the loving memory of Merlin German. Known as the “Miracle Marine”, Merlin sustained burns to 97% of his body and even though he was given only a 3% chance of survival, German astounded his doctors by fighting back and recovering to the point that he was able to leave [...]

Apr 19, 2012 | Categories: That's What's Up | Tags: Inwood, Iraq War, Maury Matos, Merlin German, Miracle Marine, Uptown Manhattan, washington heights | Leave A Comment »