Who You Can Help - The MacKenzie Family
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"This picture of Lt. Andrew Kinard and Cpl James Mackenzie (on right) was taken the day they received Purple Hearts.
Both were injured together by 2 roadside IED(s) while on a foot patrol in Iraq in October 2006."
Marines Cpl James MacKenzie (Veteran, Combat Wounded, Purple Heart Recipient)
| Home: | Canton, GA |
| Service-Connected Disability: | L-Ear Hearing Aid (Blast), Shattered Jaw & Lacerations L-Side Face (Cognitive Speech Issues & TMJ), Lacerations L-Arm & L-Knee (Nerve Damage & Use of Cane), Vision Problems (L-Side & Light Sensitivity), TBI (Memory Issues), PTSD. (Overall 90% disability rating) |
| Operations: | Operation Iraqi Freedom & Marine Liaison for Wounded Service Members w/ WWBN-East. |
| Last Military Assignment: | 2nd Light Armor Reconnaissance Battalion (Iraq); WWBN-East Marine Liaison at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune (North Carolina). |
| Immediate Family: | Wife and going through divorce. |
| Personal Interests: | "Animal Rescue, Internship as Veterinarian Technician, Higher Education for Internship, attending Church and mentoring others." |
| Current Situation: | "Before I left the Marines I worked with wounded warriors at a Naval Hospital at Camp Lejeune. Since my medical discharge my family has struggled with my combat disabilities and on-going needs for medical care. This has now led to divorce proceedings. I am currently fulfilling my career and dream as a veterinarian technician as I love animals, and I am waiting for my claim for additional vocational rehab to make this come true. Once my claim is accepted I should be financially okay. In the meantime, I need help with basic living expenses. The VA referred me to Rebuild Hope. " |
| Current Requests: | Need: $1200 | Received: $1200 | Unmet Need: $0 |
The MacKenzie Family joined Rebuild Hope in March 2011.
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