Evans, GA - More than 120 volunteers, including nine active and retired firefighters
from the Chattanooga Fire Department, have gathered in Evans, Georgia, to
construct a fully accessible, mortgage-free home for retired Army Sgt. 1st Class
David Mathis and his family. The build, taking place from May 18 to May 31, is
organized by A Soldier’s Journey Home (ASJH), a 100% volunteer-driven nonprofit
dedicated to building homes for post-9/11 combat-injured veterans.
Mathis served multiple tours in Iraq, where he sustained life-altering injuries from
an improvised explosive device in 2017, resulting in the loss of both legs. His
resilience and dedication to his country continue to inspire those around him.
The new 2,700+ square-foot home is being tailored to ensure full accessibility,
featuring widened doorways, roll-in showers, and other adaptive technologies to
support Mathis's independence.
The Chattanooga Fire Department volunteers participating in the build include
Capt. Tyler Swindell, retired Capt. Chip O’Dell, Lt. Joseph Fuller, Senior Firefighter
Britt Bradshaw, Senior Firefighter Mark Coffman, Senior Firefighter Derek Riley,
Firefighter Jake Case, Firefighter Joshua Hixson, and retired Firefighter Adam
Cannon.
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