Christy Martinez-Garcia talks with Cpl Michael “Mike” Vaquez about his journey. On 10 July 2009 while on a mission with the 636 M.I. team and ODA 9224 CPL Michael “Mike” Vasquez’s vehicle was hit with RPGs and small arms fire severely injuring him in the gunner’s turret and his team members inside while at battle in Afghanistan. He continued to engage the enemy and eliminate the threat to help get other injured comrades to safety by being medevac’d. Mike was also medevac’d and suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury, Chiari malformation (acquired), spinal contusion, shrapnel, abdominal wounds, partial blindness, left side paralysis, and other smaller injuries. Despite a change in his lifestyle, he returned a hero and has continued to advocate for other wounded warriors and veterans. This weekend he will be receiving a service dog. You can help him celebrate this weekend.
Rebuilding Warriors Service Dog Presentation
Sunday, May 22, 2016
4 To 7 P.M.
VFW Post 2466 at 501 114th St.
www.rebuilding warriors.com
