SGT Mario Lopez New Braunfels, TX Mission Accomplished on June 5, 2020 Mario Lopez was in high school when he watched the twin towers fall during the September 11th terrorist attacks. Angered by the horrific events, Mario felt compelled to serve, thinking: “If I don’t do it, who will?” Mario enlisted shortly after graduating in 2003, joining the 68th Engineer Company as a truck driver. He first deployed to Iraq in 2005 and again to Afghanistan in 2008. On Aug….
…rehabilitation before being transferred to Balboa Naval Medical Center in San Diego. Carlos enjoys spending time with his wife, Jacki and their daughter and son. Time with his family is very important to him. A member of the Wolfpack wheelchair basketball team, Carlos enjoys playing competitively. Being a part of the team’s success winning first place at a competition in February 2013 was a proud accomplishment. Carlos enjoys staying active and has handcycled in five marathons to date. Carlos is…
…which made it easier for Johnny to wear a prosthetic. Medically retired, Johnny is now a charter fishing captain, and busy raising his two children, Gage and Gabrielle, with his wife, Natalie. He volunteers with several Veteran organizations and, in his spare time, enjoys fishing, hunting, archery, and shooting. Though Johnny has come a long way since his injury, his current living environment presents many obstacles in his daily life. Because his home cannot accommodate a wheelchair, Johnny must use…
Marine Sergeant Joshua Elliott Loon Lake, WA Motivated to serve his country after the 9/11 attacks, Joshua Elliott enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2002. On April 18, 2011, during his second deployment, Sergeant Elliott was serving as a combat engineer with the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion attached to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines in Sangin District, Afghanistan, when he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED). He sustained severe injuries, resulting in the amputation of his legs above the knee…
…my vehicle much easier,” he says. Originally from New York, Mike is choosing to build his home in New Jersey to be close to his family. Mike would like to thank HFOT donors and supporters for everything they have done for the Veteran community. “I would like them to know that I promise to make the most of this opportunity, and I will do my best to represent HFOT in a professional and honorable manner.” Donate to this Veteran’s Project…
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