Michael was deployed from Fort Riley, KS to Afghanistan the first week of December 2009. He was stationed at FOB Wilson, near Kandahar. On January 3, 2010, while on a routine foot patrol, he was seriously injured by an IED. The same event claimed the lives of his Air Force companion and three soldiers from Fort Carson, CO.
This blog chronicles the events of Michael's life from his injury to the present day. He is now the author of this blog; is married, is a father and lives in Texas with his guide dog, Xxon. His injuries are now healed, he is retired from the U.S. Air Force and is planning on what to do for his next adventure.















Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Bosque Farms Fundraiser

The fundraiser for Michael was such a success!  We are so grateful to all those who pitched in and helped organize this.  It was such a great day.  From start to finish the arena was packed with people, all there to show their gratitude to Michael for his sacrifice. It was truly incredible to see all the people who were there. The Bosque Farms community came together in a way I have never seen and it was inspiring to see what a group of people can do for a good cause.  We took so many pictures it was impossible to post them all. Thank you again to all of you who came out and supported the fundraiser and to those on the committee for all their hard work.  Thank you to all the people and businesses who donated, we had so many amazing items and we were able to have a successful event because of all the generous donations made on Michael's behalf.   

When we called Michael and told him about the fundraiser he was in awe and totally humbled that so many people would come out to support him.   He is still so amazed by everyone's gratitude to him and we are grateful to all those who came to help us show Michael what a hero he really is.  Thank you doesn't even begin to express how we feel but we hope everyone knows how grateful we are! 

                     
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3 comments:

  1. apoemgeMarch 16, 2010 at 10:04 PM

    Here is an interesting article about another soldier who was blind. He has this cool new gadget to use to help him navigate this world. I don't know how you find out about some of these new things but here you are..

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/7450643/Blinded-soldier-now-able-to-see-with-his-tongue.html

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  2. knotsMarch 17, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    I just recently found your blog and what an emotional story. What a courageous and special young man he is. Michael's story touched all of those in our home, as our son is also a TACP-ROMAD and currently serving in Afghanistan.
    God Bless you Michael.

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  3. DonnaMarch 18, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    So great to see photos and hear of the great sucess of your fundraiser. I was more than proud to help. Sorry I could not make it, but I thought of you all day long. I just knew it would be great. So many people love our soldiers and donate without hesitation. We are behind you, Michael. Think of you daily.
    Now let's get to work on getting you that dog!!

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