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Rick Clement On Reaching His Cenotaph Goal

9th November 2015 at 3:29pm

One of Britain’s most seriously injured veterans has fulfilled his dream of walking again - on Remembrance Day.

Sergeant Rick Clement lost his legs, part of one arm, and his ability to have children when he stepped on a bomb in Afghanistan.

Now, five years later, he's taken his first steps in public, to lay a wreath at the Blackpool Cenotaph.

Our special documentary, Rick Rebuilt: A Soldier’s Journey, is on tonight at 9pm on Sky channel 264, Virgin 277 or Freesat 652 - don't miss it!

Thousands watched as he slowly walked in the rain and wind to honour all those who died in conflict, including four friends from his own regiment.

And hundreds of thousands more have watched online since.

Rick had the support of his family, friends and the medical staff who have taught him how to walk.

He told Forces TV’s Victoria Smith what it was like to achieve his goal.