…caregiver. Army SSG Arthur “Bunky” Woods’ mother, Connie, is one of these courageous women. She tends to her son’s needs from dawn until dusk – her day begins making Bunky’s breakfast and ends with the two of them watching TV together. She says she loves being able to take care of Bunky every day – witnessing him doing the activities he loves and accomplishing his goals. Because of donors like you, mothers like Connie are able to watch their children…
…brain injury (TBI). Gustavo’s injuries were so severe, doctors told his family he might not make it and if he did, there was a high chance he may never see, walk, or talk again. After three weeks of being in a coma, Gustavo defied the odds and opened his eyes. From that point, he slowly began to regain function and is now able to walk with assistance. He loves spending time with his three dogs, swimming, playing board games, and…
SSG Earl Granville Scott Township, PA Mission Accomplished on Dec. 22, 2012 On June 3, 2008, Army Staff Sergeant Earl Granville was on his third deployment serving as an Infantryman when a roadside bomb left him with severe leg injuries in Zormat, Afghanistan. While returning to the Forward Operating Base after a mission, SSG Granville, the gunner of the vehicle at the time, was thrown from the vehicle when a roadside bomb exploded, killing two of the other passengers….
SGT Emmanuel Melendez-Diaz Poolesville, MD Mission Accomplished on Jan. 29, 2022 Emmanuel “Manny” Melendez-Diaz always felt a calling to join the military. He enlisted in the Army as an Infantryman in 2003. On Dec.4, 2004, in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, Sergeant Melendez-Diaz was serving with the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division on a road clearance patrol when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device (IED). This resulted in damage to his right leg, severe nerve damage in the left…
…and recover at home. “A home built for me, without the daily limitations and challenges, allows me to stay active and in my home longer as I age,” Danny says. Originally from North Carolina, Danny chose to build his home in Washington to enjoy the Pacific Northwest. He cannot thank HFOT donors and supporters enough for recognizing the needs of our nation’s Veterans. “Homes For Our Troops is a special opportunity. This gift gives our Veterans the chance to thrive.”…
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