SSG Samuel Shockley Eatonville, WA Mission Accomplished on Sept. 17, 2016 Army Staff Sergeant Sam Shockley was on a dismounted route clearance mission in Panjwai, Afghanistan with the 38th Engineer Company when he triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) on March 17, 2013. The blast resulted in the loss of both legs above the knee and severe injuries to his arm and hand. A specially adapted custom HFOT home has allowed Sam to be more independent and focus on…
…the James A. Haley VA Hospital in Tampa. Medically retired, Austin enjoys spending time with his family. Since receiving his home, he and his wife Donna have become advocates for HFOT, often attending events for fellow Home Recipients in the Tampa area. Austin plays wheelchair basketball and wheelchair softball and loves spending time outdoors. He works full time in Tampa and is taking a full load of college courses at night to earn a bachelor’s degree in computer programming. …
Capt Anthony Simone Manhattan, IL Mission Accomplished on May 14, 2016 Air Force Captain Anthony Simone graduated from Embry Riddle University before enlisting in the Air Force, and then going to Officer Training School (OTS) and flight school. He flew HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, designed for Combat Search and Rescue. On June 9, 2010, Capt Simone was the co-pilot of a helicopter with the 66th Rescue Squadron on a mission to pick up several wounded British Soldiers when the…
CPL LARRY DRAUGHN Fairborn, OH Mission Accomplished on October 8, 2011 In May 2009, Marine Corporal Larry Draughn was on his second deployment with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, when an improvised explosive device (IED) in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, caused the traumatic amputations of both of his legs, as well as the amputation of two fingers on his right hand. Cpl Larry Draughn was on a routine foot patrol of the area around his company’s base camp when an…
…playing golf, kayaking, fishing, scuba diving, cycling, exercising, and traveling. In his spare time, Patrick volunteers with the nonprofit, The Mission Continues, building playgrounds and fixing bicycles in his community. He is also active with Fairways for Warriors, a nonprofit that provides golf equipment, instruction, and outings for injured Veterans and their families. Although Patrick excels at activities on the green and in the water, he faced challenges within his previous home. His wheelchair did not fit in several rooms….
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