Episode 803: A Second Chance at Life with Mark Priebe

On today's episode, Dennis is joined by Survivor, Mark Priebe.
Mark joined the police force at the age of 21 and considers his
work in law enforcement a calling. Hoping to make a difference,
Mark graduated the police academy and started serving the
community of Aurora, Missouri. There, he met his future wife,
Heather, who was working at St. John Hospital in Emergency
Medical Services (EMS). Wanting to be at a larger agency with
more advancement opportunities, Mark moved to Springfield,
Missouri, where he completed the requirements to become a patrol
officer. From there, he supported numerous departments to include
patrol, the traffic unit and community services. Springfield is
also where Mark and Heather got married and started their family.


On June 9, 2020, while on duty in the police headquarters, Mark
responded to a disturbance in the front of the building. While
assessing the situation with his Sergeant, Mark was intentionally
run over by the suspect who set out to ‘run over a cop’ that day.
“He texted a friend that morning with his plan,” said Mark. “He
pulled into the parking lot, turned his wheels toward me and
accelerated, striking me, and dragging me underneath the
vehicle.” Due to the vehicular assault, Mark sustained severe
road rash, multiple rib fractures, and a broken back that left
him paralyzed from the waist down.


Today, Mark shares his unbelievable story of the events that
unfolded, his recover, how it effected him and his family, advice
for people in a bad place mentally, the support the community
showed and strength of family.


Find out more about Mark Priebe's story and the Gary Inise
Foundation here:
https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/specially-adapted-smart-homes/mark-priebe?gclid=CjwKCAiA3KefBhByEiwAi2LDHGzwZDi17A42qTbdAdTdeaw64-S_r28gBt1ntz0_XHIiuwzgeVkEohoCIIoQAvD_BwE


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