Colin Powell To Make Appearence on Extreme Makeover in May

By Alicia Cruz
Senior writer
theblackurbantimes.com
Former U.S. Secretary of State and native New Yorker (Harlem born, South Bronx bred) Colin Powell will appear on prime time to thank disabled Gulf War veteran Jeff Cooper for his service. Cooper was an Army combat medic during the first Gulf War. Powell will be shown meeting with Cooper and his family as part of an episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" which will be airing in May.
Cooper, of Jamesville, N.C., suffers from multiple sclerosis, immune disorders, a collection of symptoms known as the Gulf War illness and is confined to a wheelchair.
The Cooper family episode was taped in March and will air on ABC on May 3. Don't miss it.