For Financial Assistance for our Wounded Warrior

Josh Wetzel is a U.S. Army Soldier who was injured on May 31, 2012 in Afghanistan. He sustained injuries requiring both legs be amputated and compound fractures of several fingers. Josh is a Glencoe, AL native, stationed at Ft. Lewis Washington and is married to Paige Alyce Wetzel.

When Cathi, Josh’s Mom, got the news of Josh's injuries her first instinct was that she and Paige, Josh's wife, needed to get to him as soon as possible. Cathi purchased airline tickets to get Paige to her in California and then for the two of them to fly to Alabama so they could be ready to head to Germany to be with Josh. As I am sure any Mother or Wife can understand you jump into action without regard of the cost. The cost to get them to Alabama was over $2,500.

Josh is being treated at Walter Reed Medical Center his wife Paige and his Mother Cathi have been standing by his side caring for him as his injuries are requiring him to have surgery every other day. Josh's medical needs are being covered however; there is an expense to his family so that they can continue to be by his side.

Josh’s Mother, Cathi, has taken a leave from her job as an ICU Nurse to be with her son Josh and he has asked that she not return turn home to California but to stay with him at Walter Reed.

We are looking for donations to assist the family to fulfill Josh's wish that his mother stay with him at Walter Reed.

Thank you in advance for all your support.

Wish Info

  • Posted: Jun 14, 2012 1:47 pm
  • Member: JoshWetzelHelpFund
  • Member Since: Jun 13, 2012
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  • Raised: $3,995.00 Goal: $10,000.00
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  • City: Bethesda
  • State: Maryland
  • Country: United States
  • Type: Need
  • Wish is for: Family
  • Category: Other
  • Cause: Military Personnel and Family
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  • Comments: 7
  • Follows: 2

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HEROWashingtonDC 10 months ago

Hello Heroes Cards can be sent to:
SPC Josh Wetzel
8901 Wisconsin Avenue
Bldg 10
4th Floor, Room 442
Bethesda, MD 20889

HEROWashingtonDC 11 months ago

You can follow Josh's story on his Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Prayers-for-Josh-Wetzel/446503735378821

EnglishJo 11 months ago

So sorry to hear what happened. Hope recovery is coming along - you are all in my thoughts & prayers.

poodlelover 11 months ago

He can get $100,000 for traumatic injuries.
Its insurance that each soldier 'pay for'. Its deducted from their pay.
Have him to (or someone on his behalf) to check with his command to get the ball rolling.
Best wishes

from a retired soldier

mommie817 11 months ago

i truly pray you get many many heroes the family is in my thoughts and prayers

carebear2025 11 months ago

Many thoughts and prayers for Josh and his family. I hope you can get many heroes to help provide his mom and wifes need while they remain by his side.

mommie817 11 months ago

josh and family is in my thoughts and prayers i hope you get many heroes