Draper, Utah - The Utah National Guard along with countless family, friends and volunteers from the Make-a-Wish Foundation fulfilled 7-year-old Mark Jeanes wish of becoming a Soldier by making him an honorary airborne paratrooper at his home July 30. Mark, who suffers from a rare life-threatening illness, was surprised at his home by family, friends, and both current and former Servicemembers spanning all branches of service. Volunteers turned his backyard into an Army themed playground, with the highlight being a restored WWII era jeep. The event was a surprise by the Make-a-Wish Foundatio
Draper, Utah - The Utah National Guard along with countless family, friends and volunteers from the Make-a-Wish Foundation fulfilled 7-year-old Mark Jeanes wish of becoming a Soldier by making him an honorary airborne paratrooper at his home July 30. Mark, who suffers from a rare life-threatening illness, was surprised at his home by family, friends, and both current and former Servicemembers spanning all branches of service. Volunteers turned his backyard into an Army themed playground, with the highlight being a restored WWII era jeep. The event was a surprise by the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
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