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July 2007 Post #148 Commander Ken Ferrin presenting PFC Badia with a check |
Alafia Post #148 in Riverview, Florida held a benefit this past July to honor PFC Jace Badia who was severely wounded in Iraq in November 2006. Through the combined efforts of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary, The Sons of The American Legion and the entire community of Riverview, Post #148 was able to present PFC Badia with more than $17,000 and a free membership to the post. Jace became a father shortly after he was wounded and has been rehabbing at the military hospital at Ft. Hood and also at Walter Reed Medical Center in D.C.
Jace has set a personal goal to be able to walk into the post home on his own this December 22nd.
Bob Underhill, Finance Officer of Post #148 has reported that as of October 2007, over $18,000 has been raised in this community outpouring of generosity for PFC Badia.
Badia’s parents sent a letter to Post #148 in early October updating his progress. He and his family are at Walter Reed where he is undergoing additional rehab and therapy. In the middle of September, he had a set back when his right leg broke during PT. Although it was a fracture, the damage was minor and Jace has started walking again. His determination to meet his company in Germany upon their return from Iraq in November and walk on his own on December 22nd, when he visits Post #148, shows the strength of this young man. His recovery is nothing short of miraculous and the members of Alafia Post #148 and the community of Riverview are honored to have come to the aid of this wounded hero.
