OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For this week of Thanksgiving, a story about a lifetime learner inspiring others. In a First Alert 6 exclusive, a hospital volunteer shares why he continues to challenge himself, rather than riding off into the sunset.

In the Midwest, motorcycle rides come with a shelf life. As Jerry Walters collides with the air he breathes, he knows how fragile life is.

“I have no thoughts other than my surroundings. Nature, the noise. The sound - the birds you hear,” Walters said. “I have peace with God when I’m riding. That’s when I make my peace.”

Heart device forces riding break

Walters retired as an auto mechanic and now volunteers at Nebraska Medicine, helping patients understand heart devices.

“This is the left ventricle assist device,” he explained to the patients.

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