Nov 15, 2007 6:38 pm US/Eastern
'Build Brigade' Helps Construct Soldier's Home
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ROSS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) ―
Local volunteers are giving their time, strength and hearts over the next three days in order to work on a new home for a soldier who was injured in Iraq.
In 2003, Army Specialist James Fair, of Coraopolis, was severely injured in a roadside bomb blast in Iraq.
He was completely blinded, lost both his hands and was left with shrapnel throughout his body causing injuries to his right leg and serious brain trauma.
But now, volunteers are coming to together for what is being called a "Build Brigade."
The marathon three-day event is being held in hopes of finishing off the faming, roofing, windows, doors and siding on the new home.
Volunteers say they hope that the home will help Fair regain some of his independence.
Fair's new home has been in the making since last spring when Duquesne Light and Homes For Troops joined forces to start collecting donations for the home.
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