Bryan Anderson

Bryan Anderson (born April 9, 1981) is an American veteran of the Iraq War, triple amputee, and spokesperson. He is the author of his memoir, No Turning Back. Anderson has acted in a handful of television shows and movies, and also works as a stuntman.

Early life Anderson has an identical twin brother named Bob, and a younger sister named Briana. His parents are Jim and Janet Waswo. After graduating, Anderson worked for American Airlines as Ground Crew Chief at O'Hare International Airport.

Career

Military Anderson enlisted in the United States Army in April 2001. His deployment date was on September 11, 2001. He served two tours of duty in Iraq. Anderson was stationed in Baghdad. Anderson earned the rank of Sergeant in the Military Police. Anderson's Humvee was the last vehicle in the convoy. The IED would have caused fatal damage if they were traveling at 30 miles per hour, but they were traveling at only 5 miles per hour. Immediately after learning about the severity of his wounds, Anderson cracked a joke to his friends. After being transported by helicopter, he lost consciousness and awoke one week later at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Anderson said it felt more like three seconds, and was confused to wake up and see his mother staring back at him. At the time of the incident, Anderson had two months left in Iraq before he was to return to Fort Hood, Texas.

Anderson has acted in CSI: NY as a wounded Navy Seal accused of murder.

Anderson's memoir titled, No Turning Back: One Man's Inspiring True Story of Courage, Determination, and Hope, focuses on his experiences and lessons he's learned rather than on the incident in Iraq., David Mack is the co-writer. It was published on November 11, 2011.

He won gold medals at the National Wheelchair Games for table tennis and archery.

Anderson is the spokesperson for USA Cares, a nonprofit organization based in Radcliff, Kentucky that helps post-September 11 veterans. He is also the national spokesperson for Quantam Rehab. Anderson is a wheelchair design consultant. He is responsible for testing out the wheelchairs to make them sturdier and stronger. Anderson speaks at large rehab facilities, working to instill "perseverance and determination".

Personal Anderson lives in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Some of his interests and hobbies include, bungee jumping, skydiving, snowboarding, rock climbing, wakeboarding, and white-water rafting.