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Severely Wounded Heroes

Michael Nicholson

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. (Ret.)

On July 6, 2011, while on a combat foot patrol in Afghanistan, he was injured by an improvised explosive device (IED). Michael lost both legs and his left arm in the blast. He also suffered a severe brain injury.

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Michael After The Explosion

Pray for the ones who did not make it back.

Eight months after arriving at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Michael returned home to Tampa, Florida. Upon his arrival, he was greeted by thousands of cheering supporters. “I’m truly blessed that the Tampa community and organizations have joined together,” Michael told an interviewer, adding, “Please pray for the guys still in Afghanistan right now and for the soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines recovering in Bethesda, San Antonio and Balboa. Pray for the ones who did not make it back.”

On January 9, 2014, Michael was given the keys and iPad to his new custom specially adapted smart home in Tampa.

We Proudly Built A Custom Home for Michael

On January 9, 2014, Michael was given the keys and iPad to his new custom specially adapted smart home in Tampa. The Gary Sinise Foundation was proud to build a custom home for Michael specially adapted to his unique needs.

We've built homes all across the nation for America's most severely wounded heroes. Every home is fully custom and 100% mortgage-free. Learn more about our custom homebuilding programs or support our efforts today.

Wall of Gratitude

Michael Nicholson

Blessings to you and your loved ones.
N. Williams
Oklahoma
Forever grateful for the sacrifices you made.
J. Hopkins
New Jersey
God bless you Michael, in all things.
I. Dunn
South Carolina
MICHAEL, WE APPRECIATE YOU.
E. Tucker
Maryland
Thank you for pushing forward when it would’ve been easier to stop.
J. Wells
North Dakota
Thank you Michael for serving.
C. Phillips
Connecticut
We’re lucky as a nation to have men like you.
A. Fowler
New Hampshire
Thank you for your service
W. Evans
Arizona
Your story teaches the rest of us what real service means
S. Newman
Louisiana
Your strength doesn’t go unnoticed.
R. Campbell
Florida
  

 
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