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Front Page - Friday, July 5, 2013

Volunteers build injured Army specialist a home in seven days




On March 8, 2012, Army Specialist Andrew Smith was injured while on his first patrol in Afghanistan. He suffered severe abdominal injuries and lost both legs. Steps2Hope, a non-profit that helps young people with life-changing injuries re-gain their independence, and an army of volunteers and donors built Andrew and his wife, Tori, a new house in Apison, Tenn. Construction on the fully accessible home began Thursday, June 27, and was completed Wednesday, July 3. To learn more, visit www.steps2hope.com or www.teamandrewsmith.com. Additional photo on page 16. (David Laprad)