Lance Corporal Bonet joined the Marines while living in New York City in 2001. He felt compelled to join after 9/11, because his mother was in the city that day, and narrowly escaped.
While in the Marines, Lance Corporal Bonet served as a generator mechanic, while also providing security for convoys and bases where they were stationed in Iraq. Additionally, he was part of a group of Marines that was in charge of emptying and destroying Saddam Hussein’s ammunition bunkers. While on these convoys and providing security, Lance Corporal Bonet endured multiple attacks, roadside bombs and being shot at daily from mortar fire. He suffers from tinnitus and PTSD due to these events during his service.
Originally from New York, Lance Corporal Bonet settled in California after his service, and has run over 100 races and marathons as therapy and to cope with his PTSD.
What does it mean to Lance Corporal Bonet and his family to have a home furnished by Furnishing Hope? He explains, “ I spend all my time at home, and it would mean a lot because we just moved into our first home and we used all our savings for closing costs and to move. This opportunity will greatly help make our home complete.”
It was our honor and privilege to furnish this home for Lance Corporal Bonet, his wife, and two beautiful daughters. We wish this family all the best, health, and happiness in their home.
