Called upon to save wounded Marines, Staff Sergeant Castillo, who is a Purple Heart recipient,  withstood five bullet wounds – including one that struck his head and one that exited through his mouth – after an IED exploded under his Humvee in Iraq.  Still struggling to get back to the burning truck to help members of his unit, a missile cut through the vehicle – and severed his left leg.  He was the lone survivor of the attack.  While helping others, he survived two explosions and five bullet wounds. Now, the Orange County community is here to help him and his family. William and his wife Katherine have four children. 

Taking part in the ceremony were firefighters from the Orange County and Ocoee fire departments, led by IAFF Local 2057 president George Romano, and IAFF Local 3623 president James Kelley.  Also in attendance were local merchants, volunteer tradesman, corporate sponsors, and volunteers and onlookers from the Ocoee community.  After the ceremonies and the commencement of the demolition of the home, there was a barbecue for the neighborhood, and all others involved, courtesy of Local 2057.