Volunteers Help Repay a Disabled Veteran's Sacrifice

While the war in Iraq is and always will be controversary, the fact still remains, the terrorists that were in Iraq and are in Afghanistan attacked us and would continue to do so unless we did something to stop them. War is hell no matter where it is fought. It was the choice of the muslims that attacked us to start war. Hussan murdered 10x's the number of innocent people of Iraq just because he could. They are closer to living in peace than they ever have been in 100's of yrs thanks to the USA.

I can't believe that people have forgotten what happened here in the US on 9-11. All our service people are HEROES for giving their all for protect the USA and all of its citizens. We should ALL be grateful and willing to do whatever necessary to show them how much we appreciate their service and sacrifice. I for one am very glad that Matt and Tracy have a beautiful home that Homes for the Troops built for them. They also built one not far from my hometown.

Its seems fine to read this...but I am sorry to say that all the reasons that put Matt in this condition were perfectly avoidable -- the Iraq war I mean. What had that country done to you? What about the thousands that USA killed in Iraq, the hundreds of thousands, especially women/children, maimed for life? Probably Matt contributed to that as well. Sorry, more I read about USA's killing of innocents in Iraq, the more I am immune to such feel-good stories. As you sow, so your reap.

Congratulations to a very deserving couple. I hope you have many happy years in your new home. Your story will be an inspiration to many because of your love, courage and determination. I have a 21 year old co-worker who recently lost both his legs in an on the job accident. I hope some day he can get find the inspiration and courage to go on that you have found. Thank you for your service. With love from another member of thehugsproject. Patti in AL

Matt doesn't like being called a "hero", he believes he was "just doing my job". Well, sorry Matt, you ARE a hero for serving our country so unselfishly & with honor. Tracy is a hero too for her devotion & steadfast commitment to the man she loves. This is an amazing young couple & my husband, Ray & I are so happy that we've been given a chance to know them personally. May God continue to bless them both. Karen Stark OKC, OK www.TheHugsProject.com - Because every American serving in harm's way

I am an officer with the American Legion in Swanton, Oho. Matt's home town and I cannot think of a more deserving couple. Tracy has shown the true meaning of LOVE. Matt is, and always will be a hero to us at post 479.