SSG Brian Boone

Canyon Lake, TX

Mission Accomplished on June 9, 2023

Brian Boone joined the Army in 1996 as a way to pay for his college education. After serving four years as a medic, he left the military, and studied audiology at the University of South Alabama. In 2009, he re-enlisted as an explosive ordnance (EOD) technician with the 129th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company based out of Fort Lewis, Washington.

On Nov. 15, 2011, during his first combat deployment, Staff Sergeant Boone sustained severe damage to his left leg when the vehicle carrying him struck an improvised explosive device (IED) in Regional Command East, Afghanistan, resulting in the amputation of his left leg.

Brian and his wife, Nicole, enjoy spending time with their son, Griffen, and are actively involved in their local church. Brian is a certified scuba diver and enjoys deep-sea fishing.

Previously, the family lived in a 1950s home that was not wheelchair accessible, leaving Brian discouraged as he often had to rely on others for assistance. A specially adapted custom HFOT home has alleviated many of these challenges. With his newfound independence, he can devote more time and energy to his family. “My whole family has benefited from my ability to be more independent,” he says.

Originally from Alabama, Brian chose to build his home in Texas to be close to his medical team.

Brian wants to thank HFOT’s donors and supporters for providing his family with stability. “A lot of times the families of injured Veterans get lost in the wash because all the focus is on us. Our families have made huge sacrifices too, and I feel like the gift that HFOT provides is a sound future not only for the Veteran, but the families as well.”

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