…fishing, drag racing, and working on his car. The home’s adaptations have relieved much of the burden on his caregiver and his siblings who also live with him. “I am grateful for anything that makes it easier for my caregivers,” Ignacio says. Ignacio chose to have his home built in Florida because of the great weather and opportunities to watch racing. Ignacio says he feels proud HFOT’s donors and supporters take care of the military. “It really means a lot…
SPC Christopher Brooks Bristol, VA Christopher Brooks remembers coming home from school on 9/11 to his mother crying in front of the television. He immediately felt it was his calling to serve his country. In October 2002, at the age of nineteen, he enlisted in the Army. On March 7, 2007, Specialist Brooks, on his second combat deployment, was serving with the 1451st Transportation Company as a Motor Transport Operator when the vehicle he was driving hit an improvised…
…aspirations to work with middle school age youth when she graduates. Sgt Torres says finding out about Homes For Our Troops has been like finding “a diamond in the rough.” Adds Sgt Torres, “We tried the traditional way of getting a home and it is nearly impossible to find a home that doesn’t need complete remodeling.” Sgt Torres would like to thank all those who contributed to making the dream of home ownership a reality for him and his family….
CPL Roberto Cruz-Arocho Wesley Chapel, FL Following in the footsteps of his father, Roberto Cruz-Arocho joined the military after the 9/11 attacks. On Aug. 14, 2005, Corporal Cruz-Arocho, on his first combat deployment, was on tower guard duty with Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division when he was shot by a sniper in Tikrit, Iraq. Roberto sustained an incomplete spinal cord injury with lower extremity weakness along with damage to his left hand and forearm from…
…construction and landscaping on the DeWitt’s home-build project was highlighted in three episodes on TV’s This Old House program, which aired on TV in spring 2015. Says Matt, “Having a house that is built around my needs so I can have an easier time doing day-to-day things helps ease some of the stress and frustration that comes from having a severe disability for me and my family.” Matt and Cat would like to acknowledge and thank supporters of Homes For…
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