this is a extremly saddening story i wish tyler the best life and i was relieved when you said they were still friendly because most injured veterans divorces come out to be kinda messy well at least the ones iv heard of in my life. i guess everything happend for a reason. it benefited tyler i think

Taylor, wallkill, united states

not Everyone is like Dave, bromley Some peole think Differently Dont Forget that and Prove him Wrong TY!

Allure, Rittersburg, Germany

Seems to me that they were a little more mature than alot of people who claim to be married. I sense a fairy tale has already happened and the story will continue I am sure. Good luck children.

Gerry, Portland, USA

Respectful, intelligent and thoughtful article.

Neil Murphy, cromer,

Excellent article. It's a pleasure to realise there are people out there whom are still respectful and mindful of others feelings rather than keen to shout and scream and apportion blame in anger.

Marianne, Edinburgh,

This is what happens when people are used for purposes of propaganda.I wish them both the best and hope one day Bush pays for his hand in their ordeal.

Steven, Flint, USA

Very sad, but to be expected given the pressure. Mr. Ziegel was used by the right wing (Press, Politicians, etc.) for their means. When he is really down, none of them came to help. That he only receives $1500 is outrageous.
Skippy

Gerald Bowman, Munich, Germany

Thank you for a very well done article. I felt from the time Ty was injured that it was an awful lot for him to handle let alone Renee being so young. It was wonderful that she loved him enough to help him pull through all the early rehab and healing. Glad they're still friends. jl, Iowa, USA

Janice Loving, Manson, IA, USA

i admit, i was caught up in the fantasy of the original story
another life lesson learned.

Words can not express how sorry I am for them both.
Life was very cruel to them.
It is not fair

Rob, Cooper City, Florida

It doesn't seem to matter who you are where you come from or what you look like-- to stay married-happily- in today's sociaty is probably the hardest thing in life to do. However, I think it's like anything else-- you're going to have to put something into it in order to get anything out.

Gregg Valek, Countryside, Ilinois, USA

God bless our military. May we all have as many second chances we possibly can.

Dan, Council Bluffs,

I think the story was very respectful. As for the many people who chose to be rude, Ty served his country with honor and dignity. Many of you appear to have no respect for our military members and their sacrifices. Freedom isn't free despite what you may believe. God Bless our Military!!!

Donna Kihnley, Fredericksburg, USA

I know both Ty and Renee, and they are both beautiful people. Renee didn't comment because their lives have been public enough and she didnt think that the divorce should be. They both have deep feelings for one another and support each other in every way. God bless them both.

D, metamora, united states

I live in San Antonio and I know both Ty and Renee. This story treated two very noble people with the dignity and respect they both deserve.

Don O'Neal, SAN ANTONIO, USA

Bet he wishes he hadnt gone to fight someone elses war now ...

barry shir, bristol, uk

I think what she did probably gave him the confidence to be who is today. If he was a shy guy before the accident and then she packed her bags and ran out the door he probably wouldn't be as confident as he is now. I thik that she really helped him. And of course, they were way too young. Good story

Rebecca Moses, Conway, USA

They are two young people who married young - how many other early marriages survive? - its very unusual for two people to get together at 18 and stay together forever - his injuries probably kept them together longer than if he had come home uninjured

V, London,

Why should anyone be surprised? I'm ugly and I can't get a girlfriend. Ty is horribly disfigured and thouroughly messed up. Renee is a babe. Would people have been less surprised if Ty had returned home unscathed only to find Renee similarly disfigured?

Wandi, London,

I am trying to see this terrible, but touching story from Renee's point of view. A young, pretty woman with her whole life ahead of her, how could she really be expected to marry and live happily ever after with Ty? God bless him; he served his country in a stupid war and paid a hideous price.

Lydia Dugan, Huntingdon Valley , U.S.A.

I am tring to see this tragic, touching story from Renee's point of view. How could a young, pretty woman with her whole life ahead of her, be expected to live happily ever after with Ty? She probably married him because she felt obligated to. Sad for both of them. Ty, you gave so much for Bush's wa

Lydia Dugan, Huntingdon Valley , U.S.A.

I am quite baffled that after seeing what happened to Ty, his brother Zach volunteered to join the army. And I am even more baffled that when Zach discussed this with his mother Becky before joining the military, she did not stop him. Did she even try to stop him? I wonder. Very troubling, indeed.

Yesh Prabhu, Plainsboro, USA

a sad but well reported tale. a shame renee didn't comment, i feel the reporter would have allowed her to present her thoughts and given a true balance to the story. my best wishes to ty and renee for the future.

elizzar, nottingham, uk

It's been a while since I cried.

Haile, Cleveland, US

though they got divorced,they really share something in life together.it should not be a pity.everyone has his share of pain in life.
and thank you for letting us share the story,share the feeling.

dolly, jiangxi, China