After being struck with an IED and becoming a triple amputee, a veteran from California turned to music during his recovery and is now a drummer in a band of veterans.
The definition of 'resilient' might be a rock band by the same name, which includes three combat-wounded veterans playing for patriotic crowds all over America and preparing to release their first album in September. That’s what decorated Marine and drummer Juan Dominguez and his band of brothers are, thanks to a music therapy program called MusiCorps and Pink Floyd bassist Roger Waters, who brought the musicians together.
just remember feeling like somebody hit me with a baseball bat,' Dominguez said. 'And then, dirt kind of just browned out everything. I couldn't see anything. I don't remember being thrown up in the air. I don't remember that feeling, but I do remember slamming down into the ground.' Dominguez was hit by an IED and chaos ensued as his comrades worked to save him. 'I don't even remember the rescue,' Dominguez said.
So when I lost my arm, everyone freaked out because they thought I was going to be very suicidal,' Dominguez said. 'And for some reason, whatever reason, I really wasn’t. I was just happy to be alive at that point. I knew I'd figure it out. I felt like God gave me a life for a reason.' Music turned out to be a source of healing in Dominguez’s recovery.
They were there from the beginning even when I was unconscious and I had no clue what The Fund was,' Dominguez said. 'They were helping my mom with support and guidance and actual physical things, whether it be a backpack full of stuff or food. They even helped me buy a car when I was able to drive.' The Fund turned 20 years old last month. It has provided more than $330 million in support to more than 32,000 combat-wounded service members and their families.
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