SPC GEOFFREY QUEVEDO Temecula, CA Mission Accomplished on June 14, 2015 On Nov. 30, 2012, while patrolling an alley with his partner, Army Specialist Geoffrey Quevedo lost his left leg below the knee and his left arm below the elbow when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated. SPC Quevedo was 20 at the time of his injury and on his first deployment. HFOT home recipient Quinton Picone was injured in the same blast. Upon his medical evacuation, while drifting…
…community fishing program. Originally from Arkansas, Chris is choosing to build his home in Florida, where he currently lives, for the warm climate and Veteran-friendly community. Chris wants HFOT’s donors and supporters to know their contributions will be going toward a worthy cause. “When you help a Veteran heal, you are not just helping that Veteran and their family, you are also helping a community heal as well as this country. This program sets the recipients up for long-term success…
…to burn pits and damaged vehicles during her service in Iraq. Since her diagnosis in 2006, Dolly’s condition has significantly declined. She cannot move her legs, and damage to her spinal cord continues to progressively limit mobility in her arms. Dolly is involved with the Ocean County Coin Club, where she has made many friends. A former active member of the VFW, Dolly is looking forward to her HFOT home giving her the freedom to participate in community events again,…
…other conceivable category. But all have one thing in common: they selflessly joined the military to fight for their country, asking for nothing in return. As a supporter of Homes For Our Troops, YOU are making a difference for the Veterans who have been severely injured in the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters of war. Your efforts help us restore some of the freedom and independence these Veterans have sacrificed while defending our freedoms. Because of you, Homes For Our Troops…
…injury, paralyzing him from the neck down, and a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Now medically retired, Russell’s former non-adapted home presented challenges with narrow doorways and cramped rooms. He often had to rely on others for help with daily tasks, such as preparing meals. A recipient of a specially adapted custom HFOT home, Russell can now live independently. The single-level, open floor plan and wider doorways allow him to access every room. He looks forward to advocating and volunteering with…
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