A retired Army veteran and his family have a new reason to celebrate, thanks to the collaboration of two charitable organizations.
On Tuesday, retired U.S. Army Sergeant Joshua Hargis, a decorated Army Ranger and K9 handler, was presented with a mortgage-free custom home in Nashville, Tennessee, through the joint efforts of the Gary Sinise Foundation and LP Building Solutions.
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As reported by The New York Post, Hargis, who served four tours in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom, sustained severe injuries in his final deployment. As a double amputee, he now benefits from a specially designed home tailored to his needs.
This life-changing gift was made possible through the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program and LP Building Solutions’ contributions.
"While we can never do enough to show gratitude to our nation’s defenders, we can always do a little more.” — Gary Sinise
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The Gary Sinise Foundation has partnered with LP Building Solutions since 2022 to provide customized homes for veterans. To date, the partnership has delivered eight homes to those who have sacrificed for the nation. LP’s contributions include siding, trim, and financial support through their LP Foundation.
“On behalf of our founder Gary Sinise and all of us at the Gary Sinise Foundation, we are incredibly grateful for our partnership with LP and the LP Foundation,” said Executive Vice President Jim Ravella. “They help us honor heroes like Sergeant Hargis who risk everything for our freedom.”
Craig Sichling, LP Vice President of Specialty Sales & Marketing, described the emotional impact of the project, stating, “This is our eighth home with the Gary Sinise Foundation. Meeting Sergeant Hargis and his family was a moving experience. Providing them with a mortgage-free, custom-built forever home was incredibly powerful.”
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Hargis’ journey is a testament to courage and sacrifice. As an Army Ranger and K9 Handler with the 75th Ranger Regiment, he faced unimaginable challenges. During a mission on October 5, 2013, Hargis and his team encountered an area riddled with IEDs.
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The ambush led to the loss of four team members, including Hargis’ K9 companion, Jany. Hargis himself sustained battlefield amputations, losing both legs.
Reflecting on the event, Hargis shared, “Our unit sustained catastrophic injuries. My K9 companion was killed. Another soldier and I suffered battlefield amputations, and countless others were severely injured.”
“So, it really meets twofold objectives for us: one is making sure that we’re addressing housing, because America is in shortage of housing, and certainly our veterans are in need of housing, especially the ones that have come back wounded. And it really falls in line with our building a better world and supporting, you know, housing and sustainability in America,” said Sichling.
With veterans comprising approximately 7% of the U.S. population but 13% of the homeless population, initiatives like this provide hope and stability to those who served.
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