James is a 10 year veteran of the United States Amry. He was a Sgt (E-5) assigned to a Stryker unit from Fort Hood, serving in combat in Iraq.James was a Combat Engineer responsibile for clearing mines. He served two tours. During his second tour, a car bomb vehicle exploded next to his Stryker vehicle. Due to the explosion, James suffered severe injuries to both of his legs, face and eyesight. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his injuries.
Now James is trying to attend school on the GI Bill and had to outfit his own van with hand controls so that he can travel freely to and from school. The Heroes Fund was proud to award James and his family a financial grant to help alleviate their financial burden that is a direct result of his service overseas.
