Sgt Greg Edwards


Irvington, AL

Marine Sgt. Gregory Edwards took his last step on Oct. 21, 2006. Alpha Company was on patrol in Ramadi, Iraq, conducting house-to-house searches when a hidden explosive detonated. The blast left Sgt Edwards a double amputee with a shattered left hand. He has endured 37 surgeries and a painful physical regimen that he devised himself to strengthen the tender stumps that end just above his knees. With everything that he has been through he remains extremely humble about his service to our country. When people stop to thank him for his service he says "I don't think I need to be thanked for my service. I chose this. I know that being blown up or dying is one of the hazards of my job. If you don't expect to get hurt as a Marine infantryman, you're in the wrong line of work.

It was his third tour in Iraq. He went in on the initial invasion and saw the statue of Saddam Hussein fall. During his second tour, he was nearly electrocuted and spent time at Walter Reed recovering. Although he is a living example of the war's cost, he prefers to look back on what he says will be lasting benefits of his sacrifice. "I lost my legs not for this country, but for the country of Iraq, so their children will be able to run around, just like mine. If time was turned back, I'd do it all over again."

Homes for Our Troops is proud to have presented this beautiful home to Greg Edwards and his family on September 13, 2008. A home that he can call his own and that will allow him to move freely and become more independent.


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News and Updates

Wounded Marine gets new home in south Mobile County
A 25-year-old former Marine sergeant who had both of his legs blown off and his left hand shattered by an improvised explosive device in Iraq received the keys to his new home in Irvington on Saturday, ready to start a new chapter in his life.

New home completed for severely wounded Alabama Marine
Work has been completed on a specially built home for an Alabama Marine sergeant who was severely wounded in Iraq last year.

Recent rains postpone home presentation
The event, previously scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m., now is set for Sept. 13 at 1 p.m.

Homes Provides New House for Injured Marine
The customized home being built in Irvington for a former Marine who lost both of his legs in combat in Iraq should be completed in August, project spokesman Larry Gill said at the site Tuesday.

Groundbreaking set for injured Marine's home
A groundbreaking ceremony for the future home of a young Marine who was severely wounded in combat in Iraq will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 25 in Irvington, a spokesman said Friday.

Land bought for wounded Marine
Thursday, October 25, 2007 By GEORGE WERNETH Staff Reporter for Press Register

Money rolls in for wounded Marine's new house
Saturday, May 12, 2007

This Build Was Sponsored By:

General Contractor
Rod Cooke Construction
3496 Halls Mill Road
Mobile, AL 36693
Phone: 251-450-0410

Civil Engineer
Alan Speegle

Project Supervision
Larry Gill / Matt Febbi

Windows
Simonton is providing Low E Argon Filled Energy Efficient Windows. Simonton Windows

Interior Acrylic Block
Hy-Lite Products

Interior Trim
Fypon, Inc.

Custom Mirrors
Metropolitan Glass Co., Inc
4415 Governement Blvd
Mobile, AL 36693
Phone: 251-666-3616

Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
COMPLETE

ADA Compliant Safety Accessories
COMPLETE

Automatic Doors
Tony Keller
Gulf States Door
4415 Government Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36693

Flooring
Higuera Hardwoods is providing Bamboo Flooring, which is made from sustainable resources. Higuera Hardwoods
26273 Twelve Trees Ln Ste D
PO Box 2067
Poulsbo, WA 98370
888-779-4050

Title Insurance
COMPLETE

Title Closing Attorney
COMPLETE

Site Work and Excavation
COMPLETE

Septic System and Installation
COMPLETE

Storm Shutters
COMPLETE

Engineering
Thompson Engineering

Concrete
Bay Concrete

Hauling Services
Deborah Bishop
B&B Trucking and Equipment Co, Inc
POB 987
Semmes, AL 36575
P: 251-473-5511
F: 251-473-5522

Brick & Mortar
Riley Stuart

Portable Toilet
Gotta Go Portables
4900 Hamilton Blvd
Theodore, AL 36582
Phone: 251-443-6160

Dumpster/Disposal Services
Jim Barton
B.A.R Waste Services
POB 9918
Mobile, AL 36691
Phone: 251-666-0112
Fax: 251-443-9403

Misc Rental Equipment
COMPLETE

Lumber
Ford Lumber
Phone: 251-675-5336

Masonry
BAC Local 6 Apprentice Program

General Labor
COMPLETE

Roof Trusses, Insulation & Garage Doors
Swift Supply, Inc

Roofing Materials & Installation
B & G Contracting
P.O. Box 165
Theodore, AL 36590
Phone: 251-443-8880
Fax: 251-443-8883
blandry23@bellsouth.net

Drywall Work
COMPLETE

Plumbing Materials & Labor
Marvin Cornelius

Electrical supplies
COMPLETE

Electrical Labor
COMPLETE

Sheetrock
Vicki Koch
Gulf Coast Supply
5235 Kooiman Rd, Bldg 8
Theodore, AL 36582
Phone: 251-653-9914
Fax: 251-653-9449

Kitchen & Bath Cabinets
Kimberly Gorum
Lomax Cabinets, Inc
1651 Schillinger Road
Semmes, AL 36575
Phone: 251-649-9562
Fax: 251-649-5613

Counter Tops
COMPLETE

Interior Doors and Millwork
COMPLETE

Heating System
COMPLETE

Exterior Doors
COMPLETE

Exterior Millwork
COMPLETE

Gutters
COMPLETE

Driveway Materials
COMPLETE

Driveway Installation
COMPLETE

Paint
COMPLETE

Painting & Drywall Finishing
Tony Rogers
Willard Rogers Painting
6386 Three Notch Rd
Mobile, AL 36619
Phone: 251-661-9412
Fax: 251-660-1701

Lighting
COMPLETE

HVAC
COMPLETE

Landscaping
COMPLETE

Window Treatments and Installation
COMPLETE

Flag Pole & Flag
Brabner & Hollon, Inc

Landscaping Materials
Central Baldwin Nursery & Landscaping
POB 492
Loxley, AL 36551
Phone: 251-964-5605

Wire Mesh
Charlie Butler
Construction Materials
401 South Royal St
Mobile, AL 36603
Phone: 251-432-3581
Fax: 251-438-6913
cbutler@constmat.com

Whole House Fan
The fans provided by Tamarack will reduce the need to use Air Conditioning in the Spring and Fall. Tom Colasanto
Tamarack Technologies
320 Main St
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
Phone: 800-222-5932
Fax: 508-759-6001