…I am truly grateful and will continue to be for the rest of my life.” related articles: ABC 27 WKOW, Feb. 10, 2018 Army Staff Sergeant Russell Dennison and his wife Samantha have endured a lot over the last six years. In 2012, Dennison stepped on a 15-pound improvised explosive device while serving in Afghanistan, launching him 20 feet into a creek. Both his legs were amputated. Now, the community is helping to make their lives a little easier. …
…saying it means more to him than words can say. Jeffrey is a stay-at-home father who is grateful for the ability to be there for his high school-age daughter, Jewel. Living in a donated home has given him the freedom to be home and support his family. After his Jewel finishes high school, Jeffrey hopes to pursue classes of his own. “This home has given me the ability to do things for my family that wasn’t possible before,” he says….
…left leg below the knee. Now medically retired, Tim enjoys spending time with his wife, Teresa, and their three children, Colton, Jacob, and Olivia. He also enjoys participating in poker tournaments, playing board games, golfing, and cooking. Though Tim has made significant progress in his recovery, he experienced obstacles in his former home. A specially adapted custom HFOT home with a single-level layout and open floor plan allows him to access every room in the house. Without the burden of…
Sgt Christopher Santiago Queen Anne, MD Mission Accomplished on Aug. 3, 2013 On Sept.16, 2006, Marine Sgt Christopher Santiago was on his 3rd deployment when he lost both of his legs and severely injured his left arm and hand when he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED) while opening the gate to a Forward Operating Base (FOB) after returning from a night mission in Saklawia, Iraq. Having felt uneasy as if something bad had been in the general…
…mortar attack in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. The attack resulted in the partial amputation of both feet, broken tibia, and internal injuries. Aaron describes his rehabilitation process as “long and painful,” having undergone about 20 surgeries in total. After being discharged to do rehab at the Center for the Intrepid, Aaron says he felt “lost and defeated” not being able to walk or run. However, he was determined to regain those abilities. Within three years, Aaron was able to not only…
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