Kickoff Event Slated for St Louis Operation Finally Home Project

Last fall, we had the incredible honor of announcing our partnership with Operation FINALLY HOME – and to surprise the family of U.S. Army Specialist Heath Howes with the news that we would be spearheading the effort to build a mortgage-free home for his family. In the time that has elapsed since our announcement of this incredible project, we have been busy laying the groundwork to move this project forward – including design of the home, and lots of work to secure the best lot for the family.

Meet the Howes Family

U.S. Army SPC Heath Howes served in Afghanistan, enduring a number of hardships during his deployment. In 2012, his vehicle was struck by a 200-pound improved explosive device during a vehicle patrol. The attack took the life of his best friend and another soldier in the vehicle. Howes and his captain both sustained life-threatening injuries. Since his return, SPC Howes has worked to recover from a traumatic brain injury, nerve damage, fractured ribs, a collapsed lung and more. He continues to deal with the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He was honorably discharged in 2014 and has received multiple awards including a Purple Heart, an Afghanistan Campaign Medical with two stars, and a NATO Medal. The Howes has family in the St. Louis area and they are looking forward to finally being home!

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