…not only HFOT’s donors and supporters, but the employees and their families who sacrifice so much of their lives and family time on a daily basis to help out complete strangers from all over our great country. “There is a reason the U.S. is the world’s largest donor to charities and causes, and that reason is love.” related articles: WGME, Aug. 27, 2022 An injured Maine Veteran is getting ready to move into his new house in Kennebunk. Read more….
SSGT JOHN JONES Fort Collins, CO Mission Accomplished on July 18, 2009 On Jan. 3, 2005, Marine Staff Sergeant John P. Jones was serving in Iraq with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines when he was severely injured. John was in the seventh vehicle of a 35-vehicle convoy when it hit a double-stacked anti-tank mine. The mine that exploded under his HMMWV launched him 25 feet through the top of the vehicle. John was previously living in a rented house…
…their very own new space. Read more. Village News, Sept. 11, 2020 Residents can join a Zoom session with Homes For Our Troops Saturday, Sept. 19, when medically retired Marine Cpl. Darryl Charles and his family will be presented the keys to their mortgage-free, specially adapted, custom home. Read more. Village News, May 7, 2020 Darryl Charles wasn’t sure if the program offered by Homes For Our Troops was for him. It wasn’t until a friend, another recipient of one…
SGT James Klingensmith Orlando, FL MISSION ACCOMPLISHED ON JANUARY 13, 2024 James S. Klingensmith Jr. joined his high school ROTC program as a freshman with the intention of following the footsteps of his father. When the 9/11 attacks occurred, his decision to serve in the Army became finalized. On August 13, 2009, Sergeant Klingensmith was on his third deployment serving as the senior squad leader for Charlie Company, 1st Platoon, 1st Squad, 3-61 Cav, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry…
…the IED was right out of a slow-motion movie scene, only he was not able to hear sound: others senses kicked in immediately, however, and he could feel and smell the flesh of his legs burning. When his fellow Marines found him face down in a murky puddle, they presumed him to be dead. While members of his squad applied tourniquets and administered aid, Cpl Crabbe’s thoughts turned to the condition of the other men on patrol with him. Assured…
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