Sergeant Anesi Maverick Tuufuli, a single father, was severely wounded while serving in Iraq.
Tuufuli stepped on a remote-detonated IED during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005.
He sustained several injuries, including the loss of his left leg and damage to his right.
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After returning home, Tuufuli transitioned to civilian life with his wife and two young daughters.
Due to his injuries, Tuufuli currently spends around 50% of his day in a wheelchair.
Why shouldnt they [veterans] have everything that they need after what theyve done for this country?
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Alex Karalexis of Jared Allens Homes for Wounded Warriors toldKSAT.
Tuufuli said he is profoundly grateful to receive such a life-changing gift.
This is the way of serving people that served, helping them by giving back, he continued.
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Not all of us come back 100%.
Something like this, it may help them to bring them back to their home.
Thank you for your service.
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