CPL ROBERT THRAILKILL, JR.

Belding, MI

Mission Accomplished on June 6, 2015

On October 26, 2010, Corporal Thrailkill was serving as a Combat Engineer with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division in Afghanistan when he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED). He sustained the loss of his legs above the knee and severe damage to his right hand.

Bobby is the proud father of three children: his son, Zekiah; his daughter, RosaLee, born in 2016; and his son, Blaede, born in 2018. He played on the U.S. National Development Sled Hockey team and enjoys going to the movies, learning new things, and spending as much time as possible with his children.

A specially adapted custom HFOT home has given Bobby greater independence, empowering him to navigate daily life with confidence and ease. It also allows him to spend meaningful time with his children and pursue hobbies he loves.