Sergeant First Class Joe Lowrey

Military Branch: United States Army
Location: California
Build Completion: September 29th, 2022

U.S. Army Green Beret Sergeant First Class Joe Lowrey sustained a gunshot wound to the head during a combat tour in Afghanistan while serving with the 7th Special Forces Group on July 7, 2014. The injury occurred during Lowrey’s third military deployment, just after he and his wife, Jennifer, welcomed their fourth child.

Despite being given a small chance of survival by doctors, SFC Lowrey stayed strong through excruciating recovery and rehabilitation. After weeks at Walter Reed, Lowrey woke from his coma with a full memory. He was not out of the woods, however, as his injuries left him without movement on the left side of his body and while he has almost fully recovered his memories his short-term memory is completely gone.

Now years removed from the incident, SFC Lowrey remains resolute and has his sights set on regaining the ability to walk on his own. Determined to “pay-it-forward,” Lowrey co-founded his own non-profit foundation aimed at helping other veterans find services, employment, and other opportunities.

 Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors and our partners at the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Neff Construction built a home in Rancho Cucamonga, California, specially designed by SFC Lowrey and his family, individually suited to fit his needs.

On September 29th, 2022, SFC Lowrey and his family received the keys to their new, injury-specific, mortgage-free home. Lowrey is grateful for the independence and comfortability this home will bring to him and his family. 

MESSAGES FROM SUPPORTERS

  • Laura Lavender
    on October 10, 2022, 2:17 am
    Your country is indebted to you!! Thank you and your family!! God's Speed!!
  • Greg and Marje Simay
    on October 8, 2022, 5:12 pm
    Thank you Joe for your service to our country. May your goal to walk independently become a reality. Greg and I send you our love and prayers.
  • Sandy Knight - Minnesota
    on October 7, 2022, 9:19 pm
    Thank you for service to our country! God bless you for the sacrifices made by you and your family. And God bless your home with health and happiness!
  • Raymond Layne
    on April 18, 2022, 3:58 pm
    Hi bud just wanted to give a big shout out to you. I’m the one painting your new home and it has been joy. May you enjoy it for many years to come.
  • Ali
    on August 3, 2021, 5:53 pm
    Thank you for your service!!
  • Sky Sharma
    on July 11, 2021, 5:08 am
    Joe, GOD BLESS YOU! GOD BLESS your family and all those who served along side you. De Oppresso Liber!
  • Tim Waite
    on July 10, 2021, 2:26 pm
    Thank you Joe!
  • Angela
    on July 10, 2021, 3:47 am
    Thank you Joe for your service. Your recovery is an inspiration, may you continue to heal and reach your dreams. I am a friend of your mom’s. Wellness and Joy all your days!
  • Darlene Lowrey
    on July 8, 2021, 4:24 pm
    Prayers really do come true. Keep the high watch, mom
  • Julie Steffens
    on July 8, 2021, 2:08 am
    Thank you for your sacrifice, and fighting through this tragedy! You are amazing and strong!?
  • Sue
    on July 8, 2021, 1:25 am
    God bless you and your family.
  • Kim & Jack Boniface
    on July 7, 2021, 11:12 pm
    Joe, it has been an honor to meet you and travel some of your journey with you and your beautiful family. We have prayed for you and give thanks for your amazing progress. God has blessed you and been with you at all times. May He continue to bless you all in your new home.
  • Victor Collazo
    on July 7, 2021, 2:18 pm
    From one veteran to another…thank you.
  • Barbara Morrissett
    on July 7, 2021, 2:06 pm
    God bless you and thank you for your service to our country.
  • Luis Steinhorst
    on January 20, 2021, 12:42 am
    God Bless you and your family
  • Jared Dickson
    on January 19, 2021, 3:15 am
    Thank you for everything. I just dont have the words. As a country we do love you and your sacrifices will not be forgotten.
  • AnonymousRED
    on January 14, 2021, 4:14 pm
    Youre an incredible human being. You’re story is so intense and magnificent. You’re a physical representation of try hard, die hard. You have as much strength and bravery in one breath as 100 men. You’re courage is enough to make up for half the country lacking. The world loves you for your perseverance and efforts. The energy in your soul with benefit this planet forever. You’re a warrior. You’re a hero. You’re a legend. You’re an absolute miracle. Your drive is infinitely motivational. We love you. Words aren’t enough. We all need to take note and follow your lead. Thank you
  • Leslie Troy Kamery
    on January 11, 2021, 5:04 am
    "Thank for the Service " Real hero, thank for keeping us safe
  • Kevin B.
    on January 1, 2021, 11:02 pm
    Thanks can really never be enough for such a sacrifice to duty, to your country and I'm sure most importantly to those you served with. Hearing stories like this truly makes me wish I had more to give back to the individuals and their families that have had to sacrifice so much.
  • Tim
    on November 4, 2020, 3:37 am
    Hello Sir. My name is Tim. I just wanted to say that even though I am not American (I’m Canadian), I thank you for your service. America as an Allie, and I’ve always been very appreciative for the bravery of your country. No doubt we are as safe a country as any, but we wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for men and women like you. I thank you again, from the bottom of my heart, for all you did, and continue to do.
SAY THANK YOU TO Sergeant First Class Joe Lowrey

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