GoFundMe Created for Minnesota Soldier Hurt in Drone Strike
Princeton, MN (MinnesotaNow) - An online fundraising campaign has been launched for a Minnesota soldier who was badly wounded in the Iranian drone attack that killed a Minnesota Army reservist and five others.
The GoFundMe webpage benefiting the family of Sergeant First Class Cory Hicks of Princeton says he was serving in Kuwait when his unit was hit by an Iranian air attack. The drone strike on the command center left him severely wounded and facing a long and difficult road to recovery.
Nearly 20 Years of Service to his Country
According to the webpage, Hicks has served in the military for nearly 20 years and has participated in multiple deployments. His wife, Shanyn, also serves in the U.S. Army Reserve and is preparing to travel to be with Hicks as he begins his recovery.
Assistance For His Family
The GoFundMe campaign is requesting donations to help the family with travel expenses, lost income, medical-related expenses, and everyday needs. As of today, the effort has already brought in more than half of its $50,000 goal.
Minnesota Soldier Killed in Same Attack
The same attack that left Hicks wounded claimed the life of Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Nicole Amor of White Bear Lake on March 1. She was among six U.S. service members killed when an Iranian drone struck a command center in Kuwait.
The Associated Press earlier reported that Amor was just days away from returning home to her family in Minnesota when she was killed along with five other U.S. service members.
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