Iraq veteran finds his home more hospitable thanks to retrofitting by Homes for Our Troops

Iraq veteran finds his home more hospitable thanks to retrofitting by Homes for Our Troops
Brian Hayden - NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 07/05/08 10:28 PM


Charles Lewis/Buffalo News
Mark and Denise Beyers show off the master bathroom of their home which was retrofitted for wheelchair access by a national nonprofit that builds and reconfigures homes for disabled veterans.


When Marine Lance Cpl. Mark Beyers first moved into his town of Wales home, daily activities such as showering, cooking food and leaving the house were almost impossible.

Not anymore.

Beyer's home recently was retrofitted by Homes for Our Troops, a national nonprofit that builds and reconfigures homes for disabled veterans.

Beyers, who lost an arm and a leg to a roadside bomb while serving in Iraq in 2005, said he is grateful for the life-changing alterations made to his house.

Group helps local veteran regain freedom

Group helps local veteran regain freedom

Updated: July 5, 2008 09:20 PM

WALES, N.Y. (WIVB) - In the fight for freedom, one of America's bravest from western New York lost his independence.

His right arm had to be amputated along with one of his legs below the knee.

Marine Lance Corporal Mark Beyers was severely injured in Iraq nearly three years ago..

Now, he finally has a home where he can regain his independence.

This is reality for Marine Lance Corporal Mark Beyers nearly 3 years after being injured by an improvised explosive device. "When you're a Marine, you kind of think you're a little bit invincible."