Army SPC Jose Gallo

Orlando, FL

Jose Gallo followed his dream of serving in the United States military after he left his home country of Peru to live in America. In 2001, he enlisted in the Army as a cannon crewmember.

On March 15, 2005, Specialist Gallo was serving with the 25th Infantry Division in Mosul, Iraq, when he was struck in the back of the head by a sniper bullet, resulting in paralysis on his left side, bilateral vision loss, seizures, and traumatic brain injury (TBI).

He was airlifted to Baghdad before transferring to Landstuhl, Germany, for surgery. Stateside, he endured numerous surgeries and extensive rehabilitation at Walter Reed Medical Center and the Richmond VA Medical Center, where he regained the ability to walk with the assistance of a cane.

Jose and his wife, Jackie, enjoy spending time with their children, Jackeline, Blanca, and Mia.

Jose is choosing to build his home in Florida because of the climate and proximity to the Orlando Veteran Center.

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