The Gary Sinise Foundation has gifted Armenta and his family a mortgage-free home.
Armenta served as a canine handler alongside a dog named Zenit.
In 2011, he stepped on a pressure plate full of homemade explosives during a security patrol.
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If we never give up, then well never lose, he positivelystated.
And if we allow it, the worst day of our life may become the most defining day.
Still, some things had yet to fall into place.
“To my pals the Armenta FamilyThe messages contained within these walls are written to fill your new home with the love and appreciation of a grateful nation. It is a blessing to know you and an honor to support the building of your new home. Please enjoy this gift of thanks from the Gary Sinise Foundation and our many grateful supporters for all you have done in service to our country. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. God Bless you.You pal, Gary Sinise(Photo: Screenshot fromNews19)
While he had added wheelchair ramps to his home, it wasn’t fully accessible.
I am especially haunted by the memory of falling with my infant son, heconfesses.
Although the baby was not injured, he feared he could not properly take care of his children.
Being a husband and father is the most important thing to me.
Now, the Gary Sinise Foundation has given him a mortgage-free smart home fully adapted to his needs.
The bathroom is very large, hes got a bench in the shower.
The home will be finished in November, and itll be the 89th one built by the foundation.
Countless veterans are aided through his nonprofit organization.
It is a blessing to know you and an honor to support the building of your new home.
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Everest
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