In a touching display of love and resilience, a groom named Preston Cobb, a decorated Iraq War veteran and father of three, recently married his fiancée, Tanesha, in the burn unit of a Georgia hospital.
Preston’s life took a tragic turn when he suffered a terrible fall at work, leaving him with severe chemical burns and requiring the amputation of some fingers.
Despite facing immense challenges, the couple planned to marry on July 22, as had been the initial intention, after getting engaged in September 2022.
Just weeks before their wedding, on June 30, Cobb suffered a devastating fall in a chemical spill at his workplace, burning 32 percent of his body.
“I saw the skin on my elbow peel off and turn to dust and crumble,” Cobb told Fox Carolina.
“I felt like that was going to be the end of it.”
After the harrowing accident that led to Cobb’s serious injuries, he was rushed to Augusta Burn ICU from his workplace, according to the family’s Gofundme page.
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The chemical spill Cobb fell into was a blistering 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit, causing extensive damage. He lost nine toes and doctors had to amputate four fingers on his right hand and partially amputate four fingers on his left hand.
Cobb’s physical injuries left him worried that his fiancée, Tanesha, might reconsider marrying him because of his change in appearance.
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She felt that she was no longer the same person who had proposed to her, but to her relief, Tanesha’s love remained strong and she remained dedicated to marrying him despite her burns.
As Cobb embarked on the challenging road to recovery, the couple’s wedding day was drawing near and they were determined to proceed as planned.
While receiving care at the JMS Burn Center at Doctors Hospital, the couple openly discussed their wedding plans, which caught the attention of nurse Mary Cook.
Moved by their unwavering commitment to marry on the original date, Cook and his fellow nurses and doctors hosted a special ceremony at the burn center.
She surprised Cobb with the news and informed him that they would be married on the 22nd as planned.
Overjoyed at the opportunity to have a positive experience amid the difficult circumstances, the couple wholeheartedly embraced the idea. Cook and the nursing team went above and beyond, arranging food, flowers and even a DJ for the wedding, making sure it was a beautiful and memorable occasion.
Despite Cobb’s condition, he was delighted to marry the woman of his dreams, and the ceremony went off without a hitch.
The love and support shown by the medical staff and the couple’s unwavering commitment made the wedding a moving testimonial to the enduring power of love, even in the face of adversity.
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