Sgt William Finck

McClure, PA

Inspired by his family’s legacy of military service, William Finck enlisted in the Marines in 2004 at nineteen years old.

On January 28, 2006, Sergeant Finck was serving as an Infantry assaultman with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines on his first deployment to Iraq. While providing security during an operation, he was knocked off a second-story roof by an RPG blast. He was treated for his injuries in theater and finished his deployment.

Years later, and after a second deployment to Iraq, William developed numbness caused by the initial back injury, and underwent spinal surgery to decompress his spine. Despite extensive treatment, including neurology care, increased physical therapy, a later spinal fusion, and the implantation of a pain pump in his abdomen, his condition did not improve. After years of unsuccessful attempts at rehabilitation, he was forced to medically retire from service. Ultimately, due to the permanent impact of the injury and lack of recovery despite prolonged treatment, he was later rated as having loss of use of both legs.

William and his wife, Kelly, are parents to William, Aidan, and Anya. William’s primary focus is spending time with his children. In addition to family activities, he enjoys spending some of his spare time reading books.

In his current house, regular-sized doorways and hallways make it difficult for him to move throughout the house in his wheelchair, often causing him to damage the walls.

A specially adapted custom HFOT home with widened doorways and hallways will make it easier for him to move from room to room. The mortgage-free home will allow him to focus on his family and community. “This gift would restore some of my freedom instead of being hampered by the emotional and physical drain of managing my disabilities. I would have the energy to be more active in my community and take my life experiences and pass them to future generations,” he says.

Originally from New Jersey, William is choosing to build his home in Pennsylvania, where he currently resides.

William is deeply grateful to the HFOT donors and supporters whose generosity gives Veterans and their families hope and a greater sense of independence. “Knowing there are people out there who care enough to support Veterans like me through Homes For Our Troops gives me hope and makes the struggle feel less lonely. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you,” he says.

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