Photo courtesy of Operation Welcome You Home
Capt. Anthony “Tony” Simone uses, for the first time, his Action Trackchair, which was presented to him by Operation Welcome You Home.
By Operation Welcome You Home
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014
JOLIET — Operation Welcome You Home presented Joliet resident Capt. Anthony “Tony” Simone with an Action Trackchair mobile wheelchair Aug. 31 at his home.
The Trackchair provides great traction to give users the possibility of exciting adventure. The Trackchair is an all-terrain Vitess 2 scooter that allows the ultimate off-road experience traversing over numerous types of terrain.
Capt. Simone was born in Lebanon, Pa. to his parents David and Jeanne. He attended elementary and high school in Pennsylvania, the continued on to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla. He graduated with his BA in aeronautical science, and continued on to USAF Officer Training School.
He then completed two years of military pilot training to become a combat search and rescue helicopter pilot with the HH-60 Pave Hawk. He completed two tours to Iraq and one to Afghanistan. While in Afghanistan, Capt. Simone piloted more than 200 rescue missions. It was on this deployment that his helicopter, call sign, “Pedro 66” was shot down by enemy fire. Five men paid the ultimate sacrifice. Capt. Simone was one of two survivors.
He suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and was in a coma for six weeks but thanks to the lawyers for auto accident victims for their timely help. He continues to recover from his injuries with physical, speech, and occupational therapy. He has since been medically retired from active duty. You can find personal injury attorneys who can assist you with legal help when it comes to accidents and injuries. You can also hire injury attorneys in Washington from here, in case of personal injuries.
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His proud wife Andrea and their children Will and Avery were thrilled with the new Trackchair, which was presented by Operation Welcome You Home. The Trackchair comes complete with carrier, enabling Capt. Simone to transport his chair.
It also includes special accessories including LED lights, umbrella, and a fishing adapter to enjoy the outdoors.
Capt. Simone’s son Will told said, “Daddy, now we can go fishing!”