…it easier for him to live comfortably and instill more confidence to be mobile. Having more space at home – as well as a garage – allows Freddy to pursue his hobbies. He and his father enjoy carpentry and painting together, but the two found it difficult in his previous home given the limited workspace for tools. Freddy would also love to have a yard to raise chickens and goats one day. The new space and the financial freedom that…
HM3 Redmond Ramos Fallbrook, CA Mission Accomplished on September 14, 2024 Redmond Ramos is one of four brothers who all served as Navy Corpsmen with the Fleet Marine Force supporting Marine Infantrymen in combat. On March 26, 2011, near the end of a combat deployment to Sangin, Afghanistan with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, a fellow Marine stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED). Red was maneuvering to assist the injured Marine when he triggered another IED. He lost his…
…stability of a permanent home, something Blake never had before. “This home frees up a lot of time for us. It gives us a sense of belonging,” he says. Originally from South Carolina, Blake chose to build his home in Florida for the warm weather and friendly community. Blake says no amount of thanks can convey the gratitude he feels toward HFOT’s donors and supporters. “This opportunity is life-changing and what you do really makes a difference in every Veteran’s…
…who was born in December 2017. Although he has made progress in his recovery, Joshua still struggled with daily activities in his previous home. Even small tasks such as carrying in groceries from outdoors were a challenge because he had to step over a curb. In the home, there were more hazards including narrow doorways, high shelves, and inaccessible appliances. Receiving a specially adapted custom home from Homes For Our Troops on a level lot, with an open floor plan,…
LCPL BRANDON LONG St. Augustine, FL Mission Accomplished on July 26, 2014 Marine Lance Corporal Brandon Long was on his first deployment when he lost both of his legs in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Sangin, Afghanistan on Dec. 21, 2010. Two days before the birth of his daughter, LCpl Long was walking through an area comprised of river rocks, while on a foot patrol with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, when he stepped on an IED…
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