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Severely Wounded Heroes

Todd Nicely

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

On March 26, 2010, Todd Nicely was leading his 1st Squad infantrymen back from a security patrol in Afghanistan. Just as he began to cross the bridge, he stepped on a pressure plate mine. Todd lost all his limbs from the blast.

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Todd's Incredible Story of Bravery & Patriotism

On March 26, 2010, retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Todd Nicely was leading his 1st Squad infantrymen back from a security patrol in Afghanistan. Just as he began to cross the bridge, he stepped on a pressure plate mine. Todd lost all his limbs from the blast. Todd’s humble reflection on his injury is remarkable. “I consider myself pretty lucky,” he said. “I wake up every morning and figure I have a second chance at life. So I get up and go.”

Today, Todd lives in his custom specially adapted smart home in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

**prior to the creation of the Building for America’s Bravest Program, this home was constructed by Tunnel to Towers Foundation, supported by Gary Sinise with a donated Lt. Dan Band fundraising concert.

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We Proudly Built A Custom Home for Todd

The Gary Sinise Foundation was proud to build a custom home for Todd 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

Todd Nicely

Deep gratitude to you and your family for all you’ve carried.
A. Chambers
Arkansas
Every story like yours reminds us that freedom has a price paid by real people.
C. Collins
Idaho
God bless you Todd, today and always.
E. Cooper
South Dakota
I hope you feel the thanks of so many of us who truly appreciate what you’ve done.
G. Stewart
North Dakota
Not everyone could face what you did and keep pushing. You did.
R. May
Virginia
Thank you for your service Todd.
G. Bishop
Maine
THANK YOU TODD.
I. Webb
New Jersey
The way you’ve pressed forward reminds me what real strength looks like.
C. Payne
Missouri
Thinking of you with respect and gratitude.
E. Francis
Virginia
You’ve proven courage doesn’t end on the battlefield.
J. Shepherd
Wisconsin
Your resilience matters more than you know. It helps others believe they can keep going too.
E. Morris
Montana
Your sacrifice didn’t just serve this country, it continues to inspire people you’ll never meet.
M. Holt
Nebraska
  

 
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