Lung transplant helps man catch his breath

Havre Daily News/Becky Losey

Gary LaValley poses for a photo in his home in Havre.

The LaValleys credit the success of Gary's life-saving double-lung transplant surgery to the support of his family, friends, caretakers and community.

"You've got to go through hell to get to heaven, but you can get through it if you have the support we have had, " said Gary's wife, of 20 years, Yvette.

On-set of disease

Gary LaValley has been working in the dirt for most of his life. Born to a family that has been farmin...