Douglass Colony Group and Homes for Troops Complete Gold LEED Certified Home For War Injured Veteran
Article by Christy Maraone
Douglass Colony Group in conjunction with Platinum Homes and Homes for our Troops, completed an incredible, fully handicap-accessible, Gold LEED certified home for war-injured veteran, SGT Tim “TJ” Johannsen. The Build Brigade weekend (December 10-12, 2010) included rough framing, truss installation, roof sheeting, and dry-in for a 4,600 sq.ft. ranch-style home. This home will serve as a new beginning for SGT Johannsen, his wife Jackie, and their 1-month old baby, Oliver.
Army SGT Tim Johannsen’s story is quite extraordinary. On his second deployment to Iraq in June 2007, SGT Johannsen was left a double amputee after an IED exploded through the floorboard of his HMMWV. SGT Johannsen suffered immediate amputation of both legs- his right leg below the knee and his left leg above the knee. Immediate reaction by the medic and medevac team saved SGT Johannsen’s life. Once stabilized, he was airlifted to Landstuhl, Germany and later transported to Walter Reed Army Medical Center where he remained for 2 ½ years.
Homes for our Troops is a national non-profit organization that provides homes at no cost to the Veterans that have selflessly given to our country and have returned home with serious disabilities and injuries since September 11, 2001. All building materials and professional labor hours are donated for free. Douglass Colony Group donated labor hours and some materials/equipment at no cost. Douglass Colony installed the shingle roof and a 2kW roof mount crystalline solar system that will offset approximately 40-50% of the homes electricity usage.
Douglass Colony Group is a firm supporter of the Homes for our Troops projects. All soldiers that serve in warring nations are to be commended and truly appreciated for their heroic efforts and helping to preserve our nation’s freedom. SGT Tim Johannsen is a true hero and this is just one small way we can show him gratitude for all that he has given to our country.We’d like to say a big “Thank You” to all who participated in the home build this past month. Your contributions help to make dreams come true for our nation’s heroes.
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Since 1947 Douglass Colony Group has been the leader in providing commercial roof repair in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. Call us today for your commercial roof repair needs at 303-288-2635 or toll-free at 1-877-288-0650. Visit our website at http://www.douglasscolony.com/.
