He's Been Locked In This Machine For 70 Years - Paul Alexander

Let's learn about Paul Alexander the man who's been locked in this machine for almost 70 years.

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[netonnaanigbogu]

Woah, this is the best video you've ever done, so inspiring and I love how the whole world teamed up to stop polio, thanks for this masterpiece and thanks to everyone who helped stop this disease

[johncruckshank]

I am one of the 300, 000 survivors at age 79. Polio 9/5/1953 - paralytic unable to walk. Never into an iron lung. Use a wheelchair 24/7. Confined to home living on S/S. I feel for Paul and am sympathetic with his situation. Good luck to him, my prayers go out to him. Thanks for this video. John Cruckshank, Carver MA.

[humnaset]

When I was a toddler, my mom noticed that my right leg was slightly smaller than my left, and rushed me immediately to the hospital. Indeed I got the polio, but because my mom noticed it very early, now my right leg is just very slightly smaller than the left, and I don't feel any discomfort or any abnormality. Only my right shoes are always looser than the left. Lucky me.

[leejenkinson]

Rest In Peace Paul, Earlier this week Paul Alexander, "The Man in the Iron Lung, " passed away on March 11th, 2024. Despite battling polio in his youth, he spent over 70 years confined to an iron lung. Throughout his lifetime, Paul pursued many years in education, became a lawyer, and even was a successful published author.
His remarkable journey touched countless lives worldwide, serving as a true inspiration to so many. Paul's legacy as an extraordinary role model is sure to endure in the memories of many.
Take Care Paul, you are at peace now. Ljay 🙌🙌🙌

[plorks]

R.I.P Paul Richard Alexander. Your story continues to inspire many.

[Zimeatsgirswaffles]

Paul lived his life out of spite, and I respect that. "You'll never graduate high school" Paul: **graduates top of the class without even being there** "you won't get into college" Paul: **fights it for two years until he gets in** "you will never pass law school, it's way too difficult" Paul: **does it anyway**

[lezadelacruz]

My father contracted polio, everyone told him that he’ll never amount to anything. He went to school and then college, graduating and majoring in engineering drafting. Working for the US government. He gave all of us, his children, 7 of us a very active and playful, adventurous, positive life. He’s in his 70’s . And still sharp as a knife. I love my father ❤️

[laurenjean]

My high school history teacher was a polio survivor. He was bound to leg braces and crutches but he seemed to get around okay. He was an insanely interesting man, an actual history lesson in himself.

[de-CO]

Credit where due: Brady Richards is the "heroic engineer" who saved Paul Alexander's life when his insurer and the device manufacturer threw their hands up in apathy. The call for help was heard the world over, but the person he needed was just 10 miles away!

[shinew]

Poor Paul, at my current age I can tell you without a doubt that I could not survive that iron lung due to claustrophobia alone. You have to factor in that Paul was placed in that machine at a very young age and children adapt much better than adults, it’s all he knew. I was born without hearing, completely deaf but many surgeries later I joined the hearing world at age 13.. and I hated it! The sound of birds and traffic (etc..) terrified me! Being deaf was all I knew and I didn’t feel that I needed to be fixed but eventually I adapted. Paul’s story is very inspiring, what an amazing man. He was so accomplished compared to many of us who didn’t have the struggles he did. I paused this video and purchased his book, I’d like to know more about him. Thank you for featuring his story. 👍🏼😊🌻

[CyberZayne]

This man is a real trooper. He made the absolute best of his situation instead of just playing it safe. He’s an inspiration all right.

[KpxUrz]

Who does the voiceover on all these videos? It is done in such a smarmy ingratiating tone of voice, which drives most of us right up the wall.

[deemariedubois]

What an amazing man. He refused to let his paralysis hold him back. Paul is such an inspiration. Your life is what you make it.

[heathstory]

My grandfather had polio from childhood until he passed away in 2015. He was one of the strongest people I've ever had the good fortune to meet and get to know

[luciw]

My Mom got polio when she was 2 years old. She had several surgeries on her legs and walked with a limp but she walked!! She was a fabulous swimmer!! She was very determined and never let polio stop her from doing what she loved!! She had 4 healthy children. 🥰❤️

[CokedOnCaffeine]

My heart cried out for Paul, and I'm glad he was able to pull through. Paul is the true face of determination

[mennis]

Awesome story, I honestly don't think I would've wanted to live that way for so many years, he's definitely a hero to many dealing with polio

[corinnepmorrison]

I remember my mother’s fear about us catching polio... She was terrified! When I was in elementary school, the father of one of my schoolmates, was confined to an “iron lung”... I remember standing in line, at my school, Granada Hills Elementary School, to receive the Salk vaccine! Many years later, our entire family stood in line to be given a sugar cube that had been dosed with Dr. Sabin’s vaccine... I am almost 76...and those memories are as clear as if it had been yesterday!

[mikidzukela]

An iron lung was so expensive, kids didnt have to get the avengers brought to them, they were the Avengers. Well for Paul, id say the man is the best iron man we have to date. I hope hes having a good day.

[amsodoneworkingnow]

My husband contacted polio as a baby he couldn't take a single step until he was 7 years old and his uncle who had worked on physical development had worked with him since diagnosis.
He is 73 years old now and good health for his age apart from constant back ache.
Seeing this I realised how lucky he was
UK resident