SPC Frank Pierson


Plainfield, IL

Army SPC Frank Pierson was only four months into his first deployment when he was left a double amputee after his vehicle came under attack in Baghdad, Iraq March 2008. While returning to the rest of his company, SPC Pierson saw a flash of light on the road and felt an intense rumbling as an electrically fired projectile (EFP) tore through the vehicle he was driving. Immediate first aid measures were taken to stabilize SPC Pierson who suffered leg amputations above and below the knee as well as additional injuries. Transported to a local hospital, he was later airlifted to Landstuhl, Germany and finally to Walter Reed where he spent 19 months enduring surgeries and therapies while recuperating.

SPC Pierson and his wife, Arielle Carroll-Pierson were married less than a year at the time of his injuries. They have been building their new life together with a grateful attitude, thankful for each day together.

Frank looks to the future with hopes to assist local military families. He would like to help make their lives a little easier while they cope with the ups and downs of living with the unknowns of deployments. One day, this Chicago Black Hawks fan would like to attend school and study automotive specialty electronics and upholstery.

SPC Pierson is looking forward to living in a home that will not only alleviate his worries of where he will raise his family, but will also allow him to return to civilian life and move ahead to the future. A specially adapted home will provide him with a barrier-free environment where he can do just that.

Homes for Our Troops is proud to have donated this specially adapted home to SPC Frank Pierson on November 13, 2010. Thank you to everyone who donated supplies, labor, and money to this project. Without people like you, none of this would've been possible!

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News and Updates

Volunteer army to build house for veteran
In a month or so, a building contractor and brigades of volunteers will begin construction on a place in Plainfield designed to accommodate his needs

Services Donated

General Contractor
DeCraene Custom Homes Inc.

Project Sponsor
THE REGENSTEIN FOUNDATION

Brick Labor
International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers
Illinois District Council

Drywall Labor
Masters Drywall & Painting
1018 Sill Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 801-8687

Electrical Labor
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Local 134

Electrical Supplies
Brook Electric
880 N Rohlwing Rd,
Addison, Illinois
P: (847) 353-6434

Facade Brick
Illinois Brick Company
8995 W. 95th St.
Palos Hill, IL 60465
(708) 237-5600

Foundation Forms
Concrete Clinic Inc.
13089 Main St.
Lemont, IL 60439

HVAC
EHMS
1475 Busch Parkway
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
P: (847) 279-3930

Interior Trim Material
Moulding & Millwork
www.mouldingandmillwork.com

Kitchen & Bath Cabinet Design
Drury Design
Terry Kenny
512 N. Main St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 446-7640

Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
National Bathing Products
5 Greenwood Ave
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-5900

Lighting
Evergreen Oak Electric / Crest Lighting
13400 S. Cicero
Crestwood, IL 60445
1-888-Crest4U

Paint Material & Labor
Brian Smith Paiting Inc.
24855 Ambrose Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 739-0315

Plumbing
Expert Plumbing Service Inc.
1020 Star Ln.
New Lenox, IL 60457
(815) 485-3900

Tile Labor
Veterans Tile
415 West Jefferson Street
Gardner, IL 60424
P: (815) 545-6664

Tile Material
Damar Natural Stone
750 Anthony Trail
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6666

Windows
Simonton Windows

Window Blinds & Shades
Budget Blinds of Plainfield
(815) 577-7400