And true, he can talk. But he will never walk or patrol another beat as a deputy or state patrol. But his spirit, that s worth noting. The incident took place in April 1991. He was home by September.
Life goes on.
Today, Severson lives in St. Croix falls about a mile from his folks. He has an aide in each morning to help him get ready for the day. Still, he considers himself very independent. His special wheelchair is operated by a straw. Inhaling and puffing into it gives him control of his chair.