National Group Builds Custom Home in Cheshire for Injured Veteran

After serving the nation, a army vet was served by others.

U.S. Marine Corporal Roger Rua was welcomed into a brand new dwelling constructed to accommodate his wants.

From computerized doorways to lowered kitchen counter tops, Properties for Our Troops labored arduous to make Rua’s life a little bit simpler.

“Spasms type of come out of nowhere, and the very last thing I must be on the steps with a child with a spasm,” stated Rua.

Rua was serving in Afghanistan for 5 months when a automobile he was using in drove over an improvised explosive system. The blast fractured his backbone, femur, and sternum. His medical doctors did not know if he would ever stroll once more. 

“I could not really feel or transfer something from the chest down initially. The highway was lengthy, however we bought by way of it collectively and since then, I simply proceed to recuperate,” stated Rua.

He defied the chances after simply 4 months of bodily remedy. 

It has been greater than 10 years because the damage and Rua nonetheless offers with ache in his decrease again. However he is not going by way of it alone – he has his spouse and two children by his aspect. 

Saturday marked the beginning of a brand new life of their new dwelling.  

“We would like veterans to be the place they’re comfy as a result of we do not envision them ever having to maneuver once more,” stated Invoice Ivey, Govt Director for Properties for Our Troops.

Ivey, a U.S. Military veteran of greater than 30 years, says he’s not solely constructing properties however rebuilding lives. His non-profit permits veterans to choose wherever they wish to dwell within the nation. They have to additionally approve the plot of land earlier than the house is constructed.

He says the assist would not cease as soon as the households transfer in.

“The primary factor is what can we do to assist them as soon as they’re within the dwelling. So, we keep involved with veterans for all times,” stated Ivey.  

Rua’s house is the fourth Properties for Our Troops dwelling inbuilt Connecticut. After Saturday, there can be almost 350 HFOT properties across the nation. One other 72 tasks are underway nationwide in order that veterans have a spot to name dwelling.