Mr. D’Achilles

Neighborhood: Verona

Years in his home: 27

Volunteer Team: Paul Parise & Friends

Sponsor: Sears Heroes at Home

In 1945, the U.S. Military was conducting tests of the newly minted Atomic Bomb in the Pacific Ocean. Decommissioned warships would be loaded with weapons, everyday items, and even live chickens – anything that the military had an interest in determining how it would react to an explosion and the accompanying radiation. After the bomb had been dropped and the scientists had their conclusions, somebody had to clean up the mess! That was Seaman Dominic D’Achilles’ job. From the deck of a nearby Aircraft carrier Mr. D’Achilles would ferry over to the decommissioned ships, recapture the weapons, toss the junk overboard, and “deal” with dead chickens.

65 years later, Mr. D’Achilles now lives in a 1950’s ranch home surrounded by a series of small messes that he can no longer clean up. Unfortunately and unsurprisingly, Mr. D’Achilles has developed cancer. The accompanying pain leaves him without the strength to make the most basic of home repairs. Thanks to RTP and Sears, Mr. D’Achilles home is more comfortable for him.

Repairs Completed for Mr. D’Achilles: