On New Year’s Day, Bourbon Street, one of New Orleans’ most iconic landmarks, became the site of a devastating attack that left Adam Coste, a respected veteran and community member, with life-altering injuries. While walking home, Coste was struck by a vehicle driven by a suspect in what authorities have described as a terror attack. The collision caused severe injuries to his lower extremities, requiring multiple surgeries and a lengthy rehabilitation process to regain his ability to walk.
A native of Ocean City, New Jersey, Coste served in the U.S. Army for over 12 years, holding leadership positions including an Infantry Company Commander and a Headquarters Company Commander. His military career included multiple combat deployments during the war on terror.
An article on the Army’s website highlights a 2011 training exercise in Iraq, where Coste, then a platoon leader with HHC, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, assisted the Iraqi Army during indirect fire training. His final active-duty assignment, from 2018 to 2020, was as an Assistant Professor of Military Science at Tulane University in New Orleans, where he mentored and educated future military leaders.
After his military service, Coste joined the National WWII Museum in New Orleans as the Educational Travel Manager for the Institute for the Study of War and Democracy.
A GoFundMe campaign for Adam Coste was organized by Scott Hedge, a close friend and fellow veteran. Hedge is a 10-year U.S. Navy veteran of foreign wars and a resident of New Orleans. Following his military service, Hedge became actively involved in the local community, advocating for fellow veterans and supporting charitable initiatives.
“I am creating this GoFundMe to take away any undue stress from Adam while he recovers physically, emotionally and awaits returning to work at the National WW2 museum,” he wrote.
The injuries Coste sustained have left him with significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges.
The GoFundMe campaign organized by Hedge aims to cover the extensive medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and living expenses required during Coste’s recovery. Any funds exceeding Coste’s immediate needs will be donated to the Greater New Orleans Foundation, a well-regarded organization that supports a variety of community programs and initiatives.
For more information or to make a donation, visit the GoFundMe campaign organized by Scott Hedge.
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