«Breaking News» Colin Powell shares heartwarming story of war veteran stopping to help him change a flat tire

Colin Powell has told how a hero war veteran who lost his leg in Afghanistan stopped to help him change a flat tire and 'reminded him about what this country is all about'.

The former Secretary of State, 81, posted on Facebook about the incident after breaking down in Maryland on the way to a hospital appointment.

Powell said he is a 'car guy' but admitted he was struggling as 'it was cold outside and the lug bolts were very tight'.

He said that Anthony Maggert stopped to help him after recognizing the retired four-star general by the side of the road on the Interstate 495.

Colin Powell, right, shared the touching story of war veteran Anthony Maggert, left, who helped him change a flat tire as he headed to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

The former Secretary of State posted on Facebook about the incident after Maggert, pictured, 'reminded him about what this country is all about and why it is so great'

The touching Facebook post has been shared more than 130,000 times

Retired general Powell, 81, wrote: 'I jacked the car up and got several of the bolts removed when a car suddenly pulled up in front of me. As the man got out of his car I could see that he had an artificial leg.

'He said he recognized me and wanted to help me. We chatted and I learned that he lost his leg in Afghanistan when he worked over there as a civilian employee.'

Mr Powell, on his way to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, said he didn't get the man's name or address at the time but that Mr Maggert later wrote to him, calling the former politician 'an inspiration, a leader and statesman'.

Anthony wrote: 'Gen. Powell, I hope I never forget today because I'll never forget reading your books. You were always an inspiration, a leader and statesman. After 33 years in the military you were the giant whose shoulders we stood upon to carry the torch to light the way and now it is tomorrow's generation that must do the same.'

Colin Powell, left, is a retired four-star general and was the 65th United States Secretary of State. Anthony, right, lost his leg in Afghanistan when he worked as a civilian employee

Powell said: 'Let's stop screaming at each other. Let's just take care of each other'

In his Facebook post, which has been shared more than 130,000 times, Powell added: 'Thanks, Anthony. You touched my soul and reminded me about what this country is all about and why it is so great. Let's stop screaming at each other. Let's just take care of each other. You made my day.'

Anthony also posted their selfie to Facebook, writing: 'When General Colin Powell has a flat and he only has a one legged guy to help fix the flat on I-495.'

 

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