Warriors in Transition: A Story of Resilience - SSG Shilo Harris and Kathreyn Harris

"Warriors in Transition: A Story of Resilience" was created by the U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command, March 2011.

On February, 19, 2007, during his second deployment to Iraq, the vehicle SSG Harris was traveling in was struck by an improvised explosive device (IED), killing three Soldiers, wounding the driver, and leaving SSG Harris with third degree burns on 35% of his body.

So that Shilo could recover at home, Kathreyn became Shilo's primary caregiver spending up to six hours a day on his wound care. Additionally, she was mom to their daughter and stepmom to his three sons. During his recovery, she became an Advocate for the Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) to support other wounded warriors at Brooke Army Medical Center.

WTC Commander BG Darryl A. Williams encourages you to take time and get to know Shilo and Kathreyn Harris and their story of resilience.

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[ultrameka]

@trobbi3505 woow you must love oil so much!!

[oldtimetanker]

Shilo and Kathreyn are truly amazing people. I am blessed to know them both and to have served with Shilo. RECON!

[trobbi3505]

Wow...what an inspiration. This is truly an amazing family. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

All the best to you in your recovery.

[ptolemaios220687]

ssg harris from the warrior-soldiers around the world we pay our respects...

keep up the good work

[lboyce72]

SSG Harris, you are a true American Hero! I heard you and your wife this past week in Dallas and you are the epitome of resilient. I will never forget you or your story. You will always be my hero and I salute you! Stay safe!!

[wiggles3]

Awesome video. Very inspirational.

[brandypopelka]

Very moving and eye opening. Thank you SSG Harris for your sacrifice and service. And Thank you Katheryn for show me what it takes to man up to any challenge.