For Private First Class Andrew Parker, the road from Afghanistan to Hyde Park, Vermont has been a tough one.

"I'm almost home. It's been a long time coming," he said.

After being injured by a roadside bomb, Andrew spent seven months in hospitals.  Unable to return home because his house was not handicap accessible.

Until now.

"It's been a major home renovation, and we've pulled lots of resources over the past few months to get this project done," said Johanna English of the Greater Burlington Rebuild Together.

More than 65 volunteers came out at 8 a.m. to put finishing touches on Andrew's new addition.

"Thank you a lot... I couldn't have asked for a better community," said Andrew.

His community has given more than $100,000 and countless hours to make this day possible.

"It's very interesting to find the people who will drop whatever they're doing to help. We've had people out here as early as four o'clock in the morning and staying as late as until ten at night," said Sonny Demars, one of the head volunteers.

Andrew won't let life confined to a wheelchair slow him down one bit.

"Gonna get in my routine, then I'm going to college... I want to be a teacher."

To give and inspire.  In many ways like he's already doing.

"I'll be fine, and I'll do all the same stuff as I always have, won't stop me.  Challenges, but everything has challenges... I'll take 'em."

Andrew will spend the next couple weeks in the hospital while his home is completely finished.  He'll be home for good after his homecoming parade in Hyde Park on June 27th. 

For information on how to donate or help Andrew, visit his website.

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