'Smart Home' built to meet needs of wounded soldier
A retired Special Forces soldier who lost an arm and both legs in Afghanistan four years ago has received a new home outfitted to accommodate his special needs.
Master Sgt. John Masson and his wife, Dustina, along with their three children, moved into their smart home in Southern Pines earlier this month. The home was built by people from a variety of organizations.
"My family and I are eternally grateful to everyone who played a part in the building of our new smart home," Masson said in a news release.
Masson lost an arm and both legs when he stepped on an improvised explosive device in 2010.
The home was built with his needs in mind, officials said.
It has retractable cabinets and shelving, automated lighting and security systems, and transfer benches.
"John Masson is a great soldier and a great American who simply wanted to serve his country and has sacrificed greatly in his services," actor and activist Gary Sinise said in a release. He is founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation that made donations to the project.
Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band played a benefit concert at Festival Park last year in Fayetteville to help raise money for the project.
Masson served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.
He has served with the Indiana Army National Guard, Ohio Army National Guard and the 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne).
Masson was deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
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