Palm Bay-FL
Held today was the inauguration of Home for
Warriors recipient -Hero Sgt Justin Burdette and family at their new home.
There was a huge spirit of patriotism and community in the air. The
inauguration was followed by grand community celebration a barbeque at his new home at 250 Crosspoint Street, Palm Bay, Florida .
People packed in down the streets walking to participate in the
celebration and Ribbon cutting.
The Burdette Family Home
David Isnardi Vice Chair of Space coastparatroopers stated. "It took approx. 8 weeks and 65% of the community
pitched in " all volunteers “ to complete the home. He went on to say that
Bob Williams NSP City of Palm Bay choreographed everything.
Bob Williams, City of Palm Bay Housing and
Neighborhood Development stated, that almost the entire community pitched in
some way, most especially many local small businesses. He went on to emphasize.
No matter how big or how small, even a donation of “ one paint brush”,
was recognized as a labor of love.
When chatting with Mr.. Williams I could
sense the humbleness and passion that he is genuinely a man that cares about
everyone in the Palm Bay community from our hero’s and residents, to small businesses
alike.
Rob Medina, community relations for Congressman
Bill Posey’s gave the invocation. As always, Rob was filled with Gods passion
and power each time I see him . Walking around the yard I asked about the
wooden eagle in the back yard. Rob Stated it was a donation made by hand from
one of the community volunteers.
Toward the end, I was a little nervous to go inside, as I did
not want to disturb the SGT in his new home. It was with great joy that I think
I found him in his most favorite room.
A room displaying some of his greatest captures
as he has a great love for hunting, he was standing near a very cool chair
recliner that was donated by Pro bass. What a humble man that served our country,
we both seemed lost for words, " He stated I am so happy".
While in his presence it was evident how honored SGT Burdette was to
serve America and how grateful he was that his community had given him a new
lease on life.
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| SGT Justin Burdette |
David Isnardi, James Marshall
Bob Williams
Rob Medina
321-733-3042.
The Burdette family is the First inaugural recipient of
the Homes for Warriors The program works in partnership with the Space CoastParatroopers Association to identify wounded veterans in need of housing and
donates the home to the qualifying veteran.
On June 9th, 2013 while serving in Afghanistan,
Army Sgt. Justin Burdette was tragically wounded by an explosion losing both legs below the knee. SGT Justin Burdette has had countless surgeries and will
continue to be given medical care . SGT Burdette is a 2005 Graduate of Palm Bay High and has served 8 years in
the Army 3rd Infantry Division.
Community Affairs
Writer/ Journalist, Brevard Times
Radio Host WMEL 1300 AM
Thx for being there Laureen, it was good to see you again!
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