By Alec Doniger. 

The banging from the employees on his roof was music to this veteran’s ears. 

Melvin Washington, Sr., a veteran residing in Richmond, Virginia had been residing beneath a roof in abysmal situations. His roof had been penetrated in a number of totally different areas and he was continuously discovering leaks. “Squirrels have lower a gap in it,” Melvin mentioned. “And people squirrels are working throughout, up and down the wall, and you may hear ’em in the home and it was annoying. However the work crew may additionally see the roof was leaking at three or 4 totally different locations,” Washington advised Channel 6 Information Richmond. It was time for a brand new roof. 

Due to the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Venture, partnered with Purple Coronary heart Houses, Melvin now has a roof that can final him a few years. “It seems like a miracle. That goes to point out all of us God is nice,” mentioned Melvin.  

Greater than 400 veterans have obtained new roofs because the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Venture began in 2016. That quantity is just rising because the selfless individuals at Owens Corning proceed to seek out different individuals in want.  

The contractor chosen for the job was The Walter D. Witt Roofing Firm. “It is simply one thing we’re capable of do to honor and present respect for many who have served and given us a variety of peace on this nation,” Chris Witt, proprietor of Walter D. Witt Roofing, advised Channel 6. 

“God put individuals in different individuals’s manner to assist them to dwell a cushty life on Earth,” Washington mentioned. “And I am so proud that I used to be chosen to be a type of individuals.” With a brand new roof over his head and his optimistic perspective, Melvin is joyful to be residing inside his peaceable house. 

Have you learnt of somebody within the trade who’s ‘doing good deeds’ of their group? Assist us catch them at it. Ship information and knowledge to data@rooferscoffeeshop.com. 

About Alec 

Alec is a reporter for RoofersCoffeeShop, MetalCoffeeShop and AskARoofer. When he isn’t investigating the state of the roofing trade, you would possibly discover him enjoying drums together with his bands in Denver. 

Picture credit score: Channel 6 Information, Richmond