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Bob Woodruff returns to the newsroom
June 13, 2006 7:05 PM
View a slide show of his visit here: [VIEW SLIDE SHOW]
We've also posted a video excerpt: [WATCH VIDEO]
Charles Gibson closed tonight's broadcast with a note about Bob:
Finally tonight, many of you who watch this broadcast -- and even many who don't -- have been kind enough in recent weeks to inquire about the welfare of Bob Woodruff.
Bob, you'll recall, was seriously injured while he was reporting for this broadcast -- doing what he knew and loved.
For the first time since his injuries, he came back to the newsroom today -- back to this studio.
Bob Woodruff: "Missed you all, missed you all."
As you might expect, he attracted a crowd.
David Westin, ABC News President: "So, the plan was not to mob you, right? This was beautifully executed."
Bob was unconscious -- asleep he says -- for 36 days after the IED explosion in Iraq.
Bob Woodruff: "I woke up in this hospital and I looked up and I just thought about you guys and I thought about everything that I wanted badly to come back to."
His wife Lee:
Lee Woodruff: "Bob is the luckiest guy in the world, as his surgeons have said, but I also think a large part of healing is being surrounded by people who care about you and love you and he has had that from everyone here."
He has had it for the past five months… And he's got it for the future...
Bob Woodruff: "Man, it's good to be here..."
June 13, 2006 | Permalink | Share | User Comments (51)
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I can't tell you how great it was to see Bob Woodruff. We have been wondering how is was doing. What an amazing story.
Congratulations BOB!! Welcome back!
Posted by: Janet Carswell | Jun 13, 2006 7:13:08 PM
It is so great to hear that Bob Woodruff is finally feeling well enough to visit his friends. That is such great news. The world is glad to hear that this outcome has been joyous. God Bless.
The Lusk Family in Las Vegas
Posted by: delia lusk | Jun 13, 2006 7:13:56 PM
What a wonderful surprise to see Bob Woodruff appear on camera tonight. Welcome back BOB best wishes, and GOD Bless. You surely look rested and well. Hope to see you back behind ur desk soon, you've been missed a lot.
Greetings from Naples, ME.
Posted by: JOE & KAY HURLEY | Jun 13, 2006 7:15:18 PM
Wow! You look and sound great! I'm so glad that you are doing well.
Posted by: Arlene | Jun 13, 2006 7:15:24 PM
Please tell Bob Woodruff that it is FABULOUS to see him doing so well. I was very happy to see him and thank ABC for allowing the viewers in on his homecoming!
Posted by: J Keene | Jun 13, 2006 7:32:56 PM
What a wonderful surprise to see Bob Woodruff tonight! It brought tears to my eyes to see all of you and hear Bob say it was good to be there.
Posted by: Happy Rogers | Jun 13, 2006 7:34:09 PM
I, AN IOWA RESIDENT,AND ABC NEWS LISTENER WISH TO WELCOME BACK BOB WOODRUFF. HE HAS ALWAYSD BEEN A FAVORITE OF MINE AND I WAS HUMILIATED WHEN I HEARD OF HIS BEING INJURED.
AGAIN THANKS FOR "MAKING MY DAY" WITH THE SHOWING OF HIM RETURNING TO THE STUDIO. WAY TO GO, BOB!!!
ALSO ENJOY CHARLIE'S REPORTING!
BLESSINGS TO ALL,
JUDY NESPER
Posted by: JUDY A. NESPER | Jun 13, 2006 7:39:40 PM
It was so wonderful to actually be able to see Bob Woodruff tonight! All best wishes for your continued recovery...have missed seeing you!
Posted by: ann | Jun 13, 2006 8:09:07 PM
Bob Woodruff, YOU LOOK WONDERFUL! We prayed for you and your family for months, and seeing you today, talking and laughing, was a great gift to your faithful viewers. Thank you Charlie and ABC for keeping us posted.
Posted by: Marta Saint-James | Jun 13, 2006 8:11:07 PM
What a wonderful addition to the news! Thanks to ABC for including Bob Woodruff and his wonderful wife, both looking and sounding so great. My husband and I pray for their blessings to continue. And, Charlie, welcome into our home!
Posted by: Rebecca and Barry Kempson | Jun 13, 2006 8:24:46 PM
So glad to see Bob Woodruff back on ABC tonight and looking so good. We have missed him and I hope he will soon be back as a regular on ABC News.
Posted by: Lin Brother | Jun 13, 2006 8:36:33 PM
BOB - CONGRAT'S on "Coming Home" to all of us! There has not been a day gone by that we haven't thought about you and wondered how you were doing.
Then tonight..Amazingly....There you were back with us - flashing that infectious smile, walking, talking - How GREAT that is to see - but most importantly - How wonderful for you and your family to be back with us after many months of painful recovery. We hope to see much more of you in the days and months to come. We're ALL proud of you for being a "fighter" with an inner Spirit that exemplifies what being an American is all about - you've represented your family, your Country and the men and women of our Military in the truest sense of the word!
God Bless you and your family.....
Posted by: Curt Fonger | Jun 13, 2006 8:40:51 PM
We are so delighted to see Bob in his familiar surroundings At abc. His recovery and his family have been in our prayers during these long days. God bless Bob and his family.
Posted by: Maria Fleetwood | Jun 13, 2006 9:13:46 PM
Bob it was great to see you back in the news room. Take it slow and give yourself time to heal. We will be waiting for you..no matter how long it takes!!!
Jane McDonough
Posted by: Jane McDonough | Jun 13, 2006 9:26:58 PM
Thank you to the newsroom for sharing this wonderful moment with us! Bob, you're looking and sounding good! We'll look forward to having you back on air at WNT. You have the greatest family, and terrific colleagues!
Posted by: Kevin Curriston | Jun 13, 2006 10:03:11 PM
How delighted we were to see Bob on the news tonight. We have prayed for his recovery as millions have around the world. We hope for his continued recovery and hope to see him on the tube doing "his" thing again.
This message comes from the north east kingdom of Vermont where we have peace and quiet!
Posted by: Charlene Bostrom | Jun 13, 2006 10:08:06 PM
It was so wonderful to see Bob back and looking so well. We, your viewers, really needed to know he is healing. Continued prayers go out to you and your family.
Posted by: Loretta Vitale | Jun 13, 2006 10:32:58 PM
Bob, it was so good to see you doing great. Welcome back. You have been missed very much.
Posted by: Robert Boggs | Jun 13, 2006 10:35:49 PM
good for you BoB!!!! I'll continue to pray for your full and inspiring recovery. artist kvip
Posted by: artistkvip | Jun 13, 2006 11:05:43 PM
From the very beginning, we were wondering just how you were doing. You have left a hole in our favorite broadcast, but there's always tomorrow. We thought you and Elizabeth Vargas were a great team. But, as what usually happens, time marches on. You will be more than welcomed back whenever that time comes. We will not forget.
God Bless you.
Patricia Piccone
Nancy Roth.
Posted by: Patricia Piccone | Jun 13, 2006 11:49:45 PM
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