A South Florida man received a special sendoff after he was discharged from the hospital, months after being struck by a car while on a work trip in Orlando. Sixty-year-old Hernan Acevedo received several rounds of applause from the medical staff at Memorial Regional South as he was discharged, W ednesday afternoon. He was originally struck by a car while working in Orlando back in January. Acevedo suffered fractures to his back, shoulder and pelvis. During his difficult recovery, a therapy dog, named Mesa, worked wonders in keeping him motivated to get better. As Acevedo left the hospital, his furry companion surprised him with a special four-legged farewell. “It’s the best, ready to return to my home, to see my family, to be with my daughter, my wife, welcome to real life. But I have to continue on this journey because the journey never ends; it’s slow, but it’s gonna take time,” said Acevedo. After spending the last few months undergoing rehab at the hospital, Acevedo will continue his treatment from the comfort of his home. ...read more read less