Overview
- Aaron collapsed at his Atlanta home last week after losing feeling in his legs and was initially treated on life support for a severe blood infection, according to prior reports from his wife and fundraiser updates.
- In a statement released Thursday, the family identified a spinal stroke as the cause of his hospitalization and emphasized that he remains hospitalized but recovering.
- A GoFundMe organized with the Veterans Aid Network says he has opened his eyes, is undergoing tests, and is expected to need therapy to walk again.
- The family cautioned against unauthorized disclosures about his condition and warned that speaking without consent could bring legal consequences.
- Loved ones describe small signs of progress as he continues medical care, with coverage noting his previous health scares in 2019 and 2025 and a significant weight-loss milestone last year.