SSG Robert Canine

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Columbia, MO

Army SSG Robert Canine was a truck commander returning from a patrol in northwest Baghdad in May 2009 when an Explosively Formed Projectile (EFP) blasted into his vehicle leaving him with injuries so severe that both of his legs required amputation. First transported to a field hospital, SSG Canine was then taken by Blackhawk helicopter to Balad before arriving in Landstuhl, Germany where he fell unconscious. Five days later Robert awoke at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and began his road to recovery.

SSG Canine enjoys spending time with his wife, Jennifer and eight year old son, Sebastian. He has always enjoyed playing football and watching baseball. He also enjoys fishing with his young son. At this point Robert is not sure what the future holds for him. He may decide to further his education or find a job that interests him...his main focus however will be taking care of his family.

When asked if there was anything he would like to say to those who have made this specially adapted home possible SSG Canine replied, "I feel so honored that volunteers are willing to do so much for me and other veterans. It is humbling and I appreciate it so much. The specially adapted home I receive from Homes for Our Troops will eliminate the daily challenges I have just getting around...this home will improve my quality of living every day."

Special thank you to everyone that supported, donated and volunteered for this project! We could not have done this without the support of the community!

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News and Updates

Veteran given new home, raises $100,000 to return the favor
In three days, Homes for Our Troops volunteers took Army Sgt. Robert Canine's house from a slab of concrete to a house with a roof and garage door.

SSG Robert Canine "Pays It Forward" By Raising $100,000 for Homes for Our Troops
Homes for Our Troops built a specially adapted home for Robert and his family in Columbia, MO at no cost to him. Now Robert has raised over $100,000 for Homes for Our Troops so another severely injured veteran can receive a home!

Missouri 'Home for Troops' a Three Day Event
Dozens of volunteers and staffers from Missouri credit unions convened in Columbia to build a home for SSG Robert Canine.

Volunteers build custom home for injured vet
Over the weekend 500 volunteers were busy in one Columbia neighborhood doing just that for an injured vet and his family.

Soldier's story rallies supporters
Two fundraising events this week will help pay to build a specially designed house for a Mid-Missouri soldier who lost both legs in a roadside bomb attack in Iraq. But Staff Sgt. Robert Canine of Mexico, Mo., said he wants to make sure the giving doesn't end there.

Pitching in for a Veteran
The national organization "Homes For Our Troops" and the Missouri Credit Union Association registered volunteers at Lowe's Tuesday to help build injured Missouri veteran Robert Canine a handicap-accessible house.

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Interior Acrylic Block
Hy-Lite Products

Interior Trim
Fypon, Inc.

General Contractor
Beacon Street Construction LLC
Scott Linnemeyer
(p) 573.817.2010
www.beaconstreetconstruction.com

ADA Compliant Safety Accessories
Secured

Blueprints/Copies
Triangle Blueprints

Brick & Mortar
Secured

Concrete
Secured

Counter Tops
Secured

Driveway
Emery Sapp & Sons

Drywall- Material
Secured

Drywall- Labor
Secured

Dumpster/Disposal Services
Secured

Electrical Labor & Materials
IBEW 257

Engineering
Secured

Exterior Doors
Secured

Foundation- Installation
Flatworks of Columbia

Foundations Of Columbia
573.864.2822

Flag Pole & Flag- Material & Installation
Earl Talbert

Flooring
Secured

Framing Labor
Enrich Construction & Remodeling Inc.
200 Old 63 S Suite 208
Columbia, MO 65201
(p)573.886.8494

Vantage Custom Homes LLC
18519 Audrian Road
Mexico, MO 65265

James Pound Construction

Johnny Nelson

Gilbane Construction
573.489.2866

Timber Ridge Builders

Garage Door- Material and Labor
G.P. Construction Services
1335 E. Smiley Lane
Columbia, MO 65202
(p)573.441.0021

Gutters- Material & Labor
G.P. Construction Services
1335 E. Smiley Lane
Columbia, MO 65202
(p)573.441.0021

HVAC- Install
Secured

Insulation- Material
Bolivar Insulation of Columbia, LLC

Nemow Insulation

Insulation- Install
Secured

Interior Doors
Secured

Kitchen & Bath Cabinets
Secured

Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
Secured

Landscape Design
Secured

Landscaping Materials- Sod
Emerald View Turf Farms

Lighting
Secured

Lumber
Secured

Painting Labor & Materials
Palmer Painting Inc.
1575 Old Highway 40 East
Columbia, MO 65202
(p) 573.874.8885

Plumbing Materials & Labor
Local 562 Plumbers/Pipefitters

Portable Toilet
Apollo Porta Potties & Pumping Services
P.O.Box 492
Mexico, CO 65265
573.581.6306
www.apolloportapotties.com

Roof Trusses
Secured

Roofing- Materials
Secured

Roofing- Installation
Enrich Construction & Remodeling Inc.
200 Old 63 S Suite 208
Columbia, MO 65201
(p)573.886.8494

Lefty's Quality Roofing
Steve McBee
2323 N. Bluff St.
Fulton, MO 65251

Tel/Data/Cable
Centurylink

Siding- Materials
Secured

Siding- Installation
G.P. Construction Services
1335 E. Smiley Lane
Columbia, MO 65202
(p)573.441.0021

Site sign
Columbia Sign Service, Inc.
573-474-8700
www.columbiasignservice.com

Site Work and Excavation
Emery Sapp & Sons
2602 N. Stadium Blvd.
Columbia, MO 65202

Windows
Secured

Window Treatments and Installation
Mid-Missouri Discount Blinds
(P)573.808.2265

Home Appraisal
Pohlman Appraisal Services