A new home for USMC Corporal Garrett Jones

Posted on February 14, 2017 by PS Charities |

USMC CPL Garrett Jones and family

True to our mission to support America’s military families we recently completed another project with the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program to build a home for USMC Corporal Garrett Jones and his family.

With his wife, Allison, and their three children, Garrett now has a new smart home specially adapted to his needs. He can control nearly all major systems-heating, lighting, entertainment, and security-from his wheelchair using an iPad. The home also features a stone-paved deck and play area for the children that The Home Depot Foundation and the volunteers at Team Depot installed. Perhaps the most inspirational feature is the American Flag artwork hanging above the mantle that was crafted from wood from the house.

Garrett is a true American hero and it’s our honor and privilege to support the Jones’ in their new “forever” home.

About USMC Corporal Garrett Jones

USMC Corporal Garrett Jones was born and raised in Newberg, Oregon. Inspired by the events of 9/11, he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2005. Once he completed his boot camp and training, he was deployed to Iraq. On July 23, 2007, two weeks before Garrett was scheduled to return home, he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED). His left leg was completely mangled and eventually amputated. He lost both eardrums, suffered a grade 3 concussion, and was left with severe shrapnel wounds throughout his body.

Over the next 30 days, Garrett endured 20 surgeries. After recovering at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Naval Medical Center San Diego, he was determined to deploy with his battalion once again to Afghanistan. He received approval from his commanders and doctors and left with his fellow Marines in April 2008. While serving as an intelligence analyst and hospital liaison, he considered officially re-enlisting, but the pain of his injuries and the loss of his friends ultimately lead Garrett to retire.

With a new specially adapted smart home, Garrett will be able to achieve his goal of being a great father and husband to his family.