It has been said that one's life experiences shape the type of person you become. In Eddie's instance a tragic accident at the age of four left him with a paralysis on the right side of his body, but it generated a determination and dedication of being the very best that he can be and to exceed the expectations of others. In the spring of 1999, he was playing on a playground slide. After coming down the slide, he was accidentally struck by a four-wheel ATV, which left him unconscious. His mother, a nurse, rushed to the scene and opened an airway after finding him blue. The ambulance transported him to the hospital where he was Life-flighted to a children's hospital in Des Moines. He was in a coma for one week, in the hospital for a month, and in out-patient therapy for an additional two months. This came after the original diagnosis that he might have permanent brain damage. The end result was that he suffered stroke-like effects that left his right side with a paralysis. He moved from a wheel-chair to a bicycle in therapy and was able to eat on his own. It is common among people with head injuries to fight through depression and anger. Eddie didn't. His parents worried that educationally the school might separate the boys, but all Eddie needed was a chance to prove what he could do. A tutor was removed after a few years and Eddie's achievement and academic efforts exceeded those of his brother. Eddie's twin Teddie shared a rehab task of changing from being right handed to left-handed. (The two are among the four sons and four daughters of Joe and Kelly Harvey). The two boys and a younger brother, Vinnie, fuel the family's passion for wrestling, which started with older brother Frankie (24) being a state qualifier and traveling to youth tournaments to cheer on Eddie, Teddie and Vinnie. Sisters Corie, Maggie, Gracie and Josie are always present for support. Although Eddie is shy, he is a tough guy in a tough guy's sport. In many ways, his approach spells Courage and Determination 24-7 on and off the mat. When wrestling, he has to a wear a brace on his right leg and can move his right arm, although he cannot grip anything. Yet his determination allows him to make adjustments to master the requisite techniques to be successful. It comes from his mindset and his heart that allows him to be successful. According to his coaches and brothers, he was a team leader often setting the standard for working hard and determination. Brothers and two-time state qualifiers Teddie (fifth in 2012) and Vinnie (fourth in 2013) call him the toughest kid on the team. Opposing coaches and wrestlers often stopped him or his coach at meets and commented on what an inspiration he is. It was not uncommon for Eddie to be matched up with his brothers in practice. They agree that his determination and toughness doesn't take a back seat to anyone. You won't see Eddie ever resting on his laurels. He was determined to join his brothers at the State Tournament as a final tribute to his parents and family While he did not qualify for the tournament, he drew the adulation of many. Facing the grueling challenges of the mat paled to the challenges he had already overcome