My Story

After 10 yrs as a Marine including tours in Desert Storm & Somalia, Jon returned to civilian life. After 9/11 he went back in as an Army Recruiter. On Aug.18th, 2005 while on active duty, Jon suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was ejected from his Jeep. With amazing courage and an incredible will to live, he has survived against all odds. His journey continues-join us!

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Sunday, June 28, 2009 4:24 PM, CDT


Jon has been staying healthy and doing great.  He's enjoying the beautiful weather on his very own deck.  Jon has started therapies again, we are seeing movement in his right hand and looking for more!  He's starting speech therapy again, while on the mat last week he was vocalizing with grunts, groans and moans, think he enjoyed hearing his own voice though it freaks mom out a bit worrying about if he's in pain.  No pain.. no gain.. think he's just reliving his HOURS in the gym staring at himself in the mirror while hepumped iron :)  
Last night, Dad rolled Jon up the street to my house and he hung out in our backyard with the fam and bff Jen and Ms. Riley too.   I posted a bunch of pix -- some may be repeats but I will get some CURRENT ones of Jon and fam asap and add more then. 
KTF  Mary

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After years in ICU, hospitals, nursing home, rehabs in Illinois, Oregon and California -- Jon is in his OWN specially adapted home in the loving arms of his family and friends.

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