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.

[@zikunyu9410]

Happy for him

[@tw0pers0nalities]

I want every childs needs met instead of endless war.............

[@gew9487]

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

[@fritzvolz1640]

A childs smile should brighten everybody's Day.

[@nerd26373]

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

[@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.

[@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.😊

[@Tampertownmediagroup]

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

[@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.

[@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.❤

[@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.

[@hamzaouamrouche57]

Congratulations

[@tsgraphics1]

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

[@H.C.Q.]

We take everything for granted- even our arms.

[@hellosunshine3304]

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

[@teresaxaundria6748]

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

[@johnratfink7343]

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

[@stevenfarmer2660]

Cool!👍🏻😎