FIRE FOR LIFE: John O'Leary shares how his faith played integral role in his recovery, mission
Jennifer Brinker | jbrinker@archstl.org | twitter: @jenniferbrinker
t's not unusual to have childhood friends in your wedding. But when more than half of your grade school class is in attendance? That's a sign of a special bond.
Playing with matches and gasoline resulted in a horrific accident at the age of 9 that burned John O'Leary over 100 percent of his body. He was certain to die. The accident was a redefining moment for the class of 1991 at St. Clement of Rome School in Des Peres.