![A surfing accident left him paralyzed and unable to breathe on his own. A few words from a police officer changed his life.](https://commongoodnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/billy-keenan-cropped-2-768x403.jpg)
Surfing Accident Survivor Transformed by Police Officer’s Words
Billy Keenan’s Journey from Paralysis to Motivational Speaking Ex-teacher and former Army lieutenant Billy Keenan, known for his prowess in music and athletics, saw his life take a dramatic turn on September 14, 2013. An avid surfer and triathlete, Keenan was involved in a devastating surfing accident at the Jersey