SSG Matthew Keil

Parker, CO

Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Keil volunteered for his first tour in Iraq because he was single and had hoped to take the place of someone who was either married or had kids. SSG Keil returned unscathed from that tour. He then got married and was sent back as the kind of person that he had volunteered to take the place of.

On his second tour of duty the 25-year-old soldier was hit by sniper fire near Ramadi, Iraq. The injury left him a quadriplegic, though he has regained some use of his left arm. Homes for Our Troops is proud to build this Hero a home adapted to his needs.

Tracy says on her blog, "I know that we are both so very lucky to have each other, and equally lucky to have all of you helping support us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, you don’t know what this means to us."

Homes for Our Troops is proud to have presented this beautiful home to Matt and Tracy Keil on September 27, 2008. A home that he can call his own and that will allow him to move freely and become more independent. Click here to see a virtual tour of his home!

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News and Updates

Wounded soldier learns to appreciate small things When we last checked in on Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Keil in the fall of 2007, the former Swanton resident and Anthony Wayne High School graduate was thrilled to be participating with another wounded soldier in the first-pitch ceremonies before Game 3 of the World Series at Coors Field in Denver.

Soldier Wounded In Iraq Gets Brand New Home Matt and Tracy Keil are in a new home, thanks to the kindness of strangers. Fifteen months ago, the Keils returned to Colorado to make a new life after Matt nearly died in Iraq. His injuries left him a quadriplegic.

Volunteers build house that perfectly suits needs of couple dealing with war injury Believe it when Tracy Keil said she's looking forward to the second- happiest day of her life. Saturday, she and husband Matt will move into their new home, courtesy of Homes for Our Troops and a slew of volunteers who built the place from scratch.

Severely Injured Colorado Veteran to Receive Home from Homes for Our Troops Non-profit group announces successful completion of SSG Matthew Keil's specially adapted home thanks to efforts of community and corporate sponsors

Lowlife thief elevates others to step up giving for vet One day after a Fourth of July crook stole power tools from a home being built for a disabled Iraq War veteran, community members on Saturday rushed to replace the lost items.

Work begins on Parker home for disabled vet Staff Sgt. Matthew Keil was on a mission to make homes in Iraq safe from insurgents when a sniper's bullet pierced his neck, paralyzing him.

Ground Breaks On Wounded Colorado Soldier's Home DENVER (CBS4) ― It was an emotional groundbreaking in Parker on Friday as dozens of people, from top Colorado leaders to motorcycle riding Vietnam veterans, came together to see the first day of construction for Matthew Keil's future home.

Still in action A sniper's bullet in Iraq made a quadraplegic out of Matt Keil, but it isn't keeping him from fighting for disabled veterans and veterans' benefits The Rocky Originally published 11:34 a.m., April 10, 2008

Energy Corporation of America's Sporting Clays Tournament Raises Funds to Build New Home for Injured Veteran Sporting Clays Tournament organized by Oilfield Helping Hands brings in 100K for Homes for Our Troops

Sniper's bullet can't shatter couple's love Paralyzed in Iraq, soldier returns to wife, home, rehab By Lisa Ryckman, Rocky Mountain News Monday, June 4, 2007

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