USMC Cpl. Jason Dunham: Shalimar Family's IED Impact

Local Family Shares Impact of IED Casualties, Documentary 'Homemade'

Shalimar residents continue to reflect on the profound sacrifices made by service members, as a local family shares their personal experience with the lasting effects of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from the war. The family, who adopted a fellow Marine, highlights the ongoing challenges faced by veterans returning home.

A Force Recon Marine, the son of a local resident, became a "Homemade IED fall out casualty" during the war. His "brother" in arms, who triggered the device, lost both legs at the hips. The family subsequently "adopted" this Marine, providing support as he navigates his recovery.

Beyond physical shrapnel injuries, the son currently resides in an inpatient rehabilitation facility, seeking help for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and substance abuse. His journey, spanning eight years, is documented in "Homemade," a film that explores the "why" and "what now" concerning the challenges faced by those affected by IEDs. The documentary aims to assist other service members and their families by openly sharing the "good, bad, and ugly" aspects of his experience.

The family also expressed their remembrance for USMC Cpl. Jason Dunham, stating, "RIP Jason, you ARE loved."