Gary Sinese foundation builds home for disabled Veterans
JUPITER, Fla. - On Thursday morning, there were a lot of tears, hugs and well wishes to one Veteran and his family as they opened the doors to their forever home.
"It's still surreal. It doesn't feel like it's our house yet," retired Sgt. Stefan LeRoy as he spoke to tent full of people.
After almost a year of construction, the bright blue home in Abacoa, Jupiter, was finally finished.
This home is special.
It's a smart home gifted to the family by the Gary Sinese foundation.
"This will be the first time I will be able to give my baby her own bath because I'll be able to get into the bathtub," Leroy said.
Leroy was deployed to Afghanistan in 2012. While helping fellow soldiers he was struck by a bomb and lost his legs, making everyday life challenging. As the family moves in, tasks like cooking, showering and maneuvering from one room to another should become easier.
As the family prepares to spend the first night in its new home, the LeRoys are looking forward to the simple things.
"I think just being a family and together, that's why we have the open space, and cooking together, " said LeRoy's wife.
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