On October 2, 2005 the Stryker vehicle he was driving hit an IED (improvised explosive device). Eric sustained serious injuries such as shrapnel wounds to his abdomen (which required the removal of his spleen), and right leg, and fracture of the T4, T5 vertebrae.
While awaiting transport to Germany, Eric went into cardiac arrest and was able to be revived. Because of the time taken to revive Eric, he has sustained an anoxic brain injury.
Due to the anoxic brain injury, Eric currently can not walk, talk, eat or drink. These are things he will hopefully be able to regain with medical technology, therapy and time.
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Eric in Iraq
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Stepahnie and Gracie Edmundson
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SGT Eric Edmundson
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The Edmundsons
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Eric and Gracie after he was hurt
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Eric, Stephanie and Gracie
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The Groundbreaking Ceremony
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The Groundbreaking Ceremony
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The Builder, Family and HFOT Representatives
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Foundation Work - March
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Volunteers to work on the foundation
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Foundation Progress
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Feeding the Hungry Crew!
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Gracie Watching the Progress
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Master Bedroom Framing - April
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Front of House
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Garage Framed - April
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Eric and Stephanie
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Living Room Framed - April Progress
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Eric walking out of rehab
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Back of the house as of July
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Front of the house as of July
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Side of the house as of July
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Fresh Paint
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Cabinets being installed
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Beautiful Shower
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Even This!
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New Appliances moving in
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Say Cheese!
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Front of the House
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The new kitchen..sweet!
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Master Bedroom Closet
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Key Ceremony is about to start
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Sneak a peek of the finished bathroom
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Sneak a peek of the new kitchen
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Donna and Bill from KitCorp begin their presentation
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General Contractors KitCorp
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John Gonsalves thanking Bill and Donna
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Inside the new House
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All smiles!
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Eric thanking everyone
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