…adapted custom HFOT home mitigated these daily obstacles for Aaron. He’s looking forward to expanding their family and is grateful to finally have a safe space to host friends and family. Originally from Illinois, Aaron chose to remain in his home state to stay close to his family. Aaron would like to thank HFOT donors and supporters for their commitment to Veterans like himself. “This gift will give me freedom. Thank you for being the most caring and compassionate people.”…
SGT Robert Barber Chapin, SC Mission Accomplished on Feb. 18, 2017 Robert Barber joined the South Carolina Army National Guard shortly after high school. He first deployed with a Military Police Company to Iraq in 2007-2008, operating around Baghdad. He deployed again to Khost Province, Afghanistan in 2011. On June 20, 2012, Army Sergeant Robert Barber was at dismounted traffic control point (TCP) conducting operations with the 133rd Military Police Company in Khost, Afghanistan when a suicide bomber set off…
…he served in Kuwait for two years before going on his first combat deployment to Iraq in 2003 as a cavalry scout with 1-1 Cavalry, 1st Armored Division, and then again in 2006 with the 1-4 Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division. On Feb. 7, 2007, during his second combat deployment, SSG Young’s vehicle hit an improvised explosive device (IED) while supporting a dismounted patrol searching for insurgents. The blast partially ejected SSG Young through the turret before the truck landed on…
SGT CAMERON CROUCH Mahomet, IL Mission Accomplished on Jan. 23, 2010 On August 23, 2007, Army Sergeant Cameron Crouch was deployed to Iraq as part of A Co., 1/178th Infantry, when he was severely injured. While working as part of a platoon overseeing witnesses and detainees at the Central Criminal Court in Baghdad, a rooftop caved-in, plunging SGT Crouch 70 feet to the ground. As a result of landing on his feet on a marble floor, Cameron sustained devastating…
…one day earn a degree as a teacher or counselor. Since moving into his specially adapted custom home, Charles says his life has changed for the better. He no longer struggles to get in and out of the bathroom or shower and he can maneuver his wheelchair freely in every room. His favorite feature of the home is the kitchen because it enables him to cook and prepare meals for his family. “The freedom HFOT has given me in this…
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