USA. Miami, Florida. October 27, 2004. John ADAMS, soldier of the Florida National Guard Reserve called up to fight in Iraq and sustained injuries by a roadside explosive device in Ramadi. He has been heavily injured and will be paralyzed for life. He is in physical theraphy and speech therapy. He undergoes regular medical examination and therapy at the Miami VA Medical Center. He has brain dammage and speech impairment. He can walk the dogs and do minor duties at home.