By presidential proclamation in 1988, October is a month designated to enhance public awareness of those 30 million Americans with disabilites, to highlight this talented segment of the population and acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities.

In this picture are Bill Pulte and Lance Corporal Joshua Bleill. Joshua joined the Marine Corps Reserves in 2004 and was activated for a tour of duty in Iraq with the 1st Batallion, 24th Marine Regiment. While serving his time in Iraq, he was conducting combat patrols in Fallujah, on October 15th, 2006 when he was seriously wounded after his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. Joshua lost both legs above the knee, sustained a broken jaw, crushed hip, shattered pelvis, a concussion, several broken fingers, and numerous lacerations. After months of rehabilitation, Joshua was able to walk using the newest technology for prosthetic legs. When the Indiana Team found out about Joshua’s situation they asked their vendors if they could/would donate time, cash, and/or materials to help them build a house for Josh at a very low cost to him. Thanks to the generosity of the Indiana Team and the donations from its vendors, they will provide Joshua with his dream house.