Virginia Prosthetics is donating prosthetic legs to Iraqi refugee who moved to Roanoke in the spring.

10 on your side has been following the journey of a political refugee family from Iraq as they adjust to life in the United States.  Haydar Kharalla lost his leg in Bagdad while trying to save a U-S sergeant.  Today, a Roanoke company donates 2 new prostetic legs to him.

The United Nations has designated today as “World Refugee Day”.  It is a day to recognize and celebrate the contributions of refugees around the world, most of whom have suffered political strife and religious persecution in their home countries,  Thousands of refugees now call Virginia home, WSLS 10 On Your Side reporter, Mollie Halpern has following one such family since they arrived in Roanoke nearly two months ago.

The U.S. Department of State granted permission for political refugee’s Hayder Kharalla, his wife and son, to resettle in Roanoke.  Hayder was an interpreter for U.S. soldiers in Iraq.  WSLS 10 On Your Side reporter, Mollie Halpern, is following the family’s journey as they adjust to life in America.

The United States Department of State has come under fire for its delay in allowing political refugees from Iraq into the country.  It is now increasing the number of refugees it is bringing to the U-S.  As 10 on your side’s Mollie Halpern tells us, Roanoke has become the new home of at least one such family.