SGT Greg Dotson gives new meaning to the adage “ARMY STRONG”. SGT Greg Dotson served as an Army combat medic for 10 years and is credited with saving the lives of more than 160 soldiers during 2 combat tours in Iraq. A native of Red Bud, Illinois, SGT Dotson enlisted in the Army at the age of seventeen. Greg was a line medic with the 1st CAV Division, in the Diyala Province, Iraq in 2007 when a 500lb. High Explosive bomb was detonated under his legs. As a result, SGT Dotson lost his left leg, part of his right thigh and he sustained extensive damage to his right leg ankle and back. Greg suffers from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and Post Concussion Syndrome. Greg still deals with medical issues regarding the shrapnel in his face, head and body. Greg has endured 30+ surgeries with the most recent surgeries occurring in March 2015.
SGT Dotson was medically retired from the Army and immediately sought employment as a contractor helping U.S. troops deployed to Afghanistan. Greg worked to build base camps and establish Emergency Operations Teams for U.S. Forces in Afghanistan. Greg returned to the Dallas area and currently works for Fluor Corporation.
SGT Dotson was awarded the Purple Heart, Army Achievement Medal (2nd), Army Good Conduct Medal, ARCOM, National Defense Service Medal, GWOT Exp Medal, GWOT Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Star, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon (2nd), and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device.
SGT Dotson is a devoted father to his 6 daughters. Greg appreciates the opportunities he has been given in life and uses his knowledge and life experiences to help others and influence positive change in young people. Most weekends you will find Greg and his family on the basketball court or tackling some worthwhile outdoor adventure.
Donors and Sponsors:
RE/MAX Masters
Reliant Energy
Keely Harris, REALTOR
Dal-Tile
Kelly Wheeler, REALTOR
Scott Lepp, Prodigy Flooring
Hexter-Fair, First American Title
Keller Glass
Platinum Painting
Laticcrete International
Premier Oaks Landscape Management
Universal Electronics
Flooring Inspirations
Garabedian Properties
S&S Custom Trim
Chem Can Services, LLC
Napier Construction
Builder Recovery Services, LLC
Buchanan Drywall
T&L Distributing
Blaize Plumbing
Kroger
Ferguson Enterprises
Craig Lemmon Inspections
Lee Lighting
Integrity Foundation Repair
Brad Oliver, Electrician
Home Depot
Bob Arends
Fluor Corporation
Trophy Club Salutes Wounded Warriors
JR Designs
Rebecca Schragin, ASID Designer
Liz Maddox
Victor & Shari Burns
Jose & Kristina Guzman
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