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Michael Berry Show: Elbert Wood #39;s home restoration
Helping An American Hero : 93-Year-Old WWII Purple Heart Veteran Suffers Vandalism, Gets New Home Read more: michaelberry.iheart.com Thank you to everyone who has made this possible for Mr. Elbert Wood. The Michael Berry Show michaelberry.iheart.com Video Produced by Gearhead Flicks http://www.gearheadflicks.com HOUSTON -- Elbert Wood served in the US Marines in World War II, where he was twice wounded, receiving two Purple Hearts and a pack of lead still buried in his leg. On January 2nd, 2013, he buried his wife of over 50 years. Two weeks later he returned from a doctor #39;s appointment to find his home vandalized, his wife #39;s beloved keepsakes scrawled with graffiti. His home, and his life, was in shambles. "I don #39;t even have any enemies. I don #39;t know why anyone would do this to me," Mr. Wood told talk host Michael Berry. Berry put out the word, asking for donations to help Mr. Wood. In 3 hours, $45000 in cash came in. But that wasn #39;t even the most impressive response. Over 60 companies representing different aspects of real estate -- from roofing to flooring to home security to furniture companies -- came together and rebuilt the modest home Mr. Wood built for his family 55 years ago. The outpouring of support, the broad array of individuals responding to meet the various needs of the rebuild, the compelling story of Mr. Wood, and frustration at the two youths who committed the crime (the thirteen- and sixteen-year-old Latino brothers were arrested the same day and confessed to ...

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