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Ashwaubenon, WI - A story of courage under fire, and a community coming together to help. Sergeant Adam Alexander was wounded in action last November, shot in the eye, while serving for Ashwaubenon's 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion. Now the community is rallying around Alexander, with a benefit to help pay for his recovery.

 When Sergeant Adam Alexander's family got the call, he was wounded in action, his mother said she had two choices...dwell on the tragedy, or focus on the blessings. She and her son, have taken the latter. 

It was a phone call, no mother wanted to get.

"He had been shot in the head by small arms fire," said Mary Kay Alexander, Sgt. Adam Alexander's mother.

Her son, Adam's base had been attacked. Adam was the only one wounded. His tour in Afghanistan was over.

"he lost sight in his right eye," said Alexander.

Multiple surgeries removed part of his skull. After hours of daily rehab, Adam is learning to learn, all over again.

"Adam has an absolutely amazing attitude. He is willing to do whatever it takes," said Alexander.

And people in Northeast Wisconsin are rallying for the cause. A benefit is in the works to help pay for part of Adam's recovery. From autographed Packer footballs to hockey jerseys, support is coming on line, and in the air. John Maino is promoting the event.

"What we're doing, is our way of showing them, we thank and respect him for his service, and his sacrifice for our country," said John Maino, benefit organizer.

"It is overwhelming, the number of people that have been willing to do so much, to support Adam, and to show that they care," said Alexander.
F the images in this story may be graphic. Mary kay tells me adam is talking, and walking on his own. She says he still has a long road ahead, but she says he will recover. In your corner, eric peterson, nbc26.