Boy, 5, who was born without left hand ‘glowing’ after receiving ‘Iron Man’ bionic arm

A Long Island boy born without a left hand achieved superhero status his week.
Jordan Marotta, 5, became the youngest-ever recipient of a top-of-the-line bionic arm, decked out - at the youngster’s request - in ‘Iron Man’ red and gold.
“He was just walking down the streets of Manhattan, throwing his new hand up in the air screaming ‘Taxi!'” Jordan’s mom, Ashley Marotta, 38, told The Post.
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[@marktrain9498]

And just like that, he became the coolest guy in his elementary school.

[@bendover9021]

Might be the coolest kid in his state 😎

[@gew9487]

Miracle of modern technology!! WONDERFUL!!! Blessings to this sweet young boy!!❤❤🙏🙏

[@zikunyu9410]

Happy for him

[@lauraa.e.5008]

How sweet! Can any of us imagine what it's like to go through life without a hand? This is such a great moment for him.😊

[@muddywater6856]

In the 60s, one of my fathers friends was born with one arm missing just above the elbow. We fished together regularly, and he managed to run the outboard motor and keep his fishing rod tied and baited with no problems. He taught me how to tie my fishing hook with one hand, and tie my shoes with one hand. He enjoyed me learning that, and teased me about it till he passed. He was a welder by trade, and considered one of the best.

[@sarac2636]

Awesome story. Thanks for sharing it!

[@sophiaisabelle01]

He's Iron man now supposedly. I would've felt the same exact way.

[@MadKingOfMadaya]

*_What dyslexic imbecile people liked your comment?_*

[@fritzvolz1640]

A childs smile should brighten everybody's Day.

[@Tampertownmediagroup]

Jordan is out here giving the world a boost of energy 💪🏿👍🏿

[@NatalieAbler]

I was born without a left hand 65 years ago. Been married 43 years. 2 children and 2 grandchildren. He's gonna be just fine mom.❤

[@timbrown8038]

He deserves to be a Superhero because he is one.

[@michaelfowler5760]

I have to say, I'm a little bit jealous of this boy.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

I remember when RDJ was there to help present something similar for another young child. Pretty awesome that it's even possible in today's day and age.

[@H.C.Q.]

We take everything for granted- even our arms.

[@hamzaouamrouche57]

Congratulations

[@tsgraphics1]

I'm in my late 40s but that's so cool!

[@johnratfink7343]

Nice. Maybe if we spent more money on bionics and less on "pharmaceuticals" the world would be a better place.

[@hellosunshine3304]

Superhero prosthetics now that is amazing! Now if they could get Robert Downey Jr to show up.

[@stevenfarmer2660]

Cool!👍🏻😎

[@teresaxaundria6748]

Cool - it be nice to see the kids impressed in his class tho bc you know that kids aren’t always nice

[@unnimack9687]

🤗🥰💙💙💙

[@Tumbler054]

And what about Gaza children.

[@Allmenshouldrespectallwomen]

He will never be normal 🎉

[@WongMwong]

It depends on how you define Normal. I understand that everyone suffered from some disease or life problems. He got a Bad left hand. But it seems that you suffered from some twisted personality. Feel sorry about that. Also for your information... the wireless brain controlled limbs already under clinical trials 😊

[@Allmenshouldrespectallwomen]

@@WongMwong go eat some rice

[@HamberdersMilkshakes]

This wouldn’t have happened if Trump was in office

[@55points]

get some help. you really need to get a real job and participate in real life. Your world must be very lonely.

[@WizzlyBearW0rms]

Me and my buddies like the call that white privilege

[@le4-677]

He won’t be getting free scholarships for skin color or hired to meet diversity quotas that’s called black privilege