Cheshire Soldier to Reunite with Platoon

Army Spc. Josh Budd of Cheshire continues to heal from injuries he received nearly a year ago in Afghanistan. He's also venturing out to enjoy his hobbies and do some traveling.  

In early May, Budd will head to Alaska, to reunite with his platoon who is returning from Afghanistan. His mother, Barbara Budd writes on her online journal that her son also traveled last week to Aspen to try out some adaptive skiing.

Budd, who was a junior firefighter with the Cheshire Fire Department, is also about to start an intership with the fire department at the Fort Myers Army Base in Maryland, his mother wrote. His father, Dave Budd, is a life member of the Cheshire department.

This weekend Budd will move to new housing provided by the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Maryland

Budd has been recuperated at the center since he was injured last July while serving in Afghanistan. He lost his left leg and had severe injuries to his right leg and internal organs. Budd has been fitted with an artificial leg.