GLEN COVE, N.Y. -- A Long Island crossing guard who spent 101 days in the hospital after getting hit by a car is now home with his family.

Dozens of people, including students, cheered as Carlos Vazquez was released from Glen Cove Hospital on Tuesday.

In October, he was hit by a car after helping a group of elementary students cross the street.

Vazquez suffered a traumatic brain injury and was airlifted to North Shore University Hospital in critical condition. Eventually, he was transferred to Glen Cove Hospital for rehabilitation.

"Waking up was very lucky. I shouldn't have been here," he said. "I miss watching the kids and seeing them every day and crossing with them. That's what I miss."

This isn't Vazquez's first time with a serious injury.

Back in 1985, Vazquez was hit by a 40-ton truck. His left leg had to be amputated, and he received a prosthetic leg.