On Monday, an informational session on the effort to build the wounded National Guard soldier a home will be held at 6:30 p.m., Monday at the Courtyard Marriott on Technology Drive in Paducah. Those planning to attend should RSVP by Friday by calling 1.866-7-TROOPS or e-mailing cbradfield@homesforourtroops.org.
Sgt. Matthews, a Dycusburg resident, lost both of his legs and functionality in one arm after a roadside bomb attack in Iraq in March 2007 tore through the humvee he was driving. Though two other soldiers were injured in the ambush, neither suffered the severity of injuries of Matthews. Now married, Matthews continues his rehab even today.
Homes for Our Troops is seeking help for Matthews through monetary donations, contributions of professional construction services, volunteers or fundraisers organized by local groups. More can be found out at www.homesforourtroops.org/matthews.
