DUBOIS, Pa. — Renovations are complete and Trooper Bradley Wilson is finally able to return to his home.
More than a year ago, Wilson was shot while in the line of duty. After he was shot, Wilson had to bounce across states from hospital to rehab center to hotel but he has finally returned to his home.
Not only has Trooper Wilson’s home more than tripled in size, but every renovation that was made was done with the idea of helping him get around better.
“It feels really good to be home,” said Wilson. “I’m glad to be able to enjoy this.”
Because Wilson is confined to a wheelchair, major renovations were needed to make his home accessible. The house used to be about 1,000 square feet but contractors have since added features like a 1,200 square foot wing with three new bedrooms, two new bathrooms, an elevator and a new basement.
“It helps me a lot,” said Wilson. “Just looking at the wide hallways and the bathroom, it’s very home friendly for me.”
Wilson’s favorite addition is the new 1,600 square foot garage and his wife Aerika likes the new kitchen, but they both agree that nothing trumps being able to get around in your own home by yourself.
“He can go to the living room, the kitchen, he can go anything,” said Aerika. “He can go outside as long as the garage doors are open. He can venture out all by himself instead of being confined.
” “I feel like I have more freedom,” said Wilson. Freedom Wilson said he’s thankful for. “I would just like to thank everybody that contributed,” said Wilson. “And the community is just awesome.”
Deven Clarke, WJAC
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