SSG Daniel Lister

Winder, GA

Mission Accomplished on May 18, 2024

Growing up with a father in the military, Daniel Lister learned early on the values of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance that define a Soldier’s life. Inspired by those lessons, he joined the Army seeking structure and camaraderie.

On June 2, 2010, Staff Sergeant Lister was serving as a combat engineer with the 57th Sapper Company, 27th Engineer Battalion, 20th Engineer Brigade in Wardak Province in Afghanistan. While checking for explosives during a dismounted route clearance patrol, SSG Lister stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED). He lost his left leg below the knee and sustained severe damage to his right leg and left arm.

Dan and his wife, Ashley, enjoy spending time with their children, Gabrielle, Levi, Camden, and Allie. Challenges in their previous house made daily life difficult. With two flights of stairs and narrow doorways, Dan struggled with independence—especially when he could not access his children’s rooms. “Being a prisoner is not supposed to be the way of life,” he said.

Receiving a specially adapted custom HFOT home provides Dan and his family renewed freedom and independence. The barrier-free, open layout allows him to move easily throughout the house, take part in family activities, and assist with everyday tasks. The financial relief of a donated home also enables him to save for his children’s education.

Dan chose to build his home in Georgia to be close to family and friends.

Dan would like to thank HFOT donors and supporters for his family a new lease on life. “You show Veterans that life is not over—they are not trapped. You make a difference.”

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