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Triple-amputee veteran given home

Norberto Lara, a U.S. Army soldier who lost an arm in Iraq, greets Juan and Alexis Dominguez during a ceremony to give Dominguez a new house in Temecula. The home will give him a "second chance at life," Dominguez said.

Norberto Lara, a U.S. Army soldier who lost an arm in Iraq, greets Juan and Alexis Dominguez during a ceremony to give Dominguez a new house in Temecula. The home will give him a “second chance at life,” Dominguez said.   (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)

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On the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, a New York-based foundation presented the keys of a specially modified home to Marine Cpl. Juan Dominguez and his wife, Alexis. Dominguez, 28, lost both legs and his right arm on October 2010 when a roadside bomb exploded while he was on walking patrol in the Sangin district of Afghanistan’s Helmand province, long a Taliban stronghold. Read Tony Perry’s article: Triple-amputee Marine gets keys to ‘smart home’ in Temecula

Home for triple amputee

Battalion Chief John Carroll of the New York Fire Department congratulates Juan Dominguez and his wife, Alexis. At right, actor and musician Gary Sinise prepares to make a statement. Sinise helped raise money to build and modify the home.   (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)

Home for triple amputee

A giant flag is drawn aside to uncover the new house of Marine Cpl. Juan Dominguez and his wife, Alexis.  (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)

Home for triple amputee

U.S. Marine triple amputee Juan Dominguez is rolled up the sidewalk to the front door of his new house by John Hodge of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation.  (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)

Home for triple amputee

Juan Dominguez is shown how to operate the automated cabinets by Danielle Tocco from Standard Pacific Homes. With a touch of an iPad button, the interior of the cabinet lowers to counter height, allowing the triple amputee easy access to dishes. It’s one of the many special features designed for the Marine.  (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)

Home for triple amputee

Marines stand at attention in front of the new house in Temecula that is about to be presented to triple-amputee veteran Juan Dominguez.  (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)

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