Neighbors Step Up When Amputee Afghanistan Veteran Was Evicted

Neighbors rally to help evicted wounded warrior
Stone Haven residents help veteran find new home
By KSAT Anchor
Ursula Pari
August 21, 2014

SAN ANTONIO - Neighbors in the Stone Haven subdivision on the far North Side are coming to the aid of a wounded warrior who was left homeless Wednesday after falling behind in his rent.

The reclusive veteran lost a leg in combat in Afghanistan and also suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of his time in battle. So when his neighbors saw his belongings being removed from his home, they took action.

Kara Myers is leading the effort to help the soldier, who earned numerous honors, including the Purple Heart.

“He risked his life for us, so it’s the least we can do,” said Myers.

She said that Wednesday afternoon, several neighbors went into action after noticing a sheriff’s deputy supervising the removal of the soldier’s belongings to the yard.

"At one time they were lined up all the way down the curb, down here and across the other side," Myers said, describing the scene of volunteers who showed up to help pack up the furniture and clothing and take them to a safe place.
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