SPC Alex Knapp


Macomb, MI

Army SPC David (Alex) Knapp was on his final mission in Iraq before going on leave when he lost both legs in an IED explosion on March 14, 2008. The convoy he was riding in was hit with an IED injuring soldiers and trapping SPC Knapp in the vehicle. After being removed from the truck by his squad, Alex was triaged for medevac and tried to refuse treatment when he learned his Team Leader was also severely injured.

After arriving at the Casualty Extraction Point, he fell unconscious and awoke nine days later to find himself at Walter Reed, not knowing he had arrived there via Landstuhl, Germany. Alex remains at Walter Reed still, as he receives therapy and treatments that will allow him to improve his mobility.

Alex hopes to eventually work in Counter-Terrorism. He enjoys mono-skiing, sled hockey and wheelchair basketball and looks forward to transitioning to civilian life and one day starting a family.

Homes for Our Troops is proud to have presented this beautiful home to Alex Knapp on December 19, 2009. A home that he can call his own and allow him to move freely. Thank you to everyone who supported this project!

Alex Knapp's Home

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In The News

Work to begin on home for wounded Macomb Township GI
It won't be much longer until Army Spec. Alex Knapp has a house to call his own.

Group plans to give home to Michigan vet hurt in Iraq
Army Spec. Alex Knapp gave himself to his country -- both his legs were amputated above the knee after an explosion during a mission in Iraq.

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General Contractor
Sam J. Palazzolo
Palazzolo Brothers Custom Homes, Inc
3737 Cherry Creek Lane
Sterling Heights, MI 48314

Vito A Pampalona
Vito Anthony Homes & Building Co
1235 N Main St
Rochester MI 48307

ADA Compliant Safety Accessories
Tony Filippis
Wright & Filipps
2845 Crooks Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48309

Address Block
Classic Stone

Alarm
Protek Security Systems, Inc
49720 Van Dyke Avenue
Shelby Township, MI 48316
P: 586-731-6728

Appliances
Sargent Appliance
20201 Hall Road
Macomb, MI 48044
P: 586-226-2266

Architect
Joe Mancini
Mancini/ Ward Architecture, LTD
48317 Van Dyke Ave. Ste. 410
Shelby Township, MI 48317

Brick
Belden Brick & Supply

Brick Installation
Brick Layers Local #1

Building Selection Coordinator
Suzanne Prano
Prano Properties, LLC
2653 Kentwood Drive
Shelby Twp, MI 48316

Mortar
COMPLETE

Concrete
COMPLETE

Counter Tops
Preferred Marble & Granite
9317 Marine City Hwy
IRA Township, MI
586-716-9150
preferredmarble@aol.com

Drywall - Materials
B & D Drywall Supply, Inc

Jeddo Drywall, Inc

Drywall Installer
Clinton Interiors, Inc.
14320 Industrial Center Drive
Shelby Township, MI 48315
P: 586-566-4257

The Drywall Doctors, Inc / Platinum Drywall
50490 Central Industrial Drive
Shelby Township, MI 48315
P: 586-566-8421

Dumpster/Disposal Services
Green Day Disposal

Electrical Labor
MJ Booth Electrical Services, Inc

Electrical Supplies
Wyandotte Electric Supply
961 Ford Avenue
Wyandotte, MI 48192
P: 734-284-8100

Engineering
Jeff Rizzo
Fenn & Associates Inc.
13399 West Star Dr.
Shelby Twp., MI 48315

Doors, Windows & Lumber 
Carter Lumber
6600 Highland Road
White Lake, MI 48383

Flag Pole & Flag
Michigan Patriot Guard Riders

Flooring - Materials & Installation
Chris Holtz
Christopher's Flooring Co.
56720 Mound Rd
Shleby Township, MI

Framing
Brian Hefferan
Alpine Construction
16923 Franziska
Macomb, MI 48044

Food Coordinator
Kathy Maitland

Foundation - Forms, Damproofing, and Labor
Thomas Denek
Denek Contracting, Inc.
51263 Fischer Park Dr.
Shelpy Twp., MI 48316

Garage Door
Greg Evennou
Sears Garage Doors
20884 Flora
Rosevillw, MI 48066

Gutters
Jeff Hager
Village Siding & Windows
4560 Griswold
Kimball, MI 48074

Home Warranty
The Warranty Group

HVAC Installer
E B Services, Inc.

HVAC Materials
W G Heating LLC.

Insulation
COMPLETE

Interior Doors & Trim
ASA Builders Supply
2040 Easy Street
P: 248-624-7400

Irrigation
Trost Irrigation, Inc

Kitchen Cabinets
Mike Hitt
KSI Kitchen & Bath
9325 Maltby Rd.
Brighton, MI 48116
P: 810-229-9554

Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
Kohler

Landscaping
Secord Landscape Services
Rochester Hills, MI
P:248-670-4505

Marino's Lawn Care, LLC
P: 586-703-4521

Lighting
Pine Tree Lighting
1405 S. Lapeer
Lake Orion, MI 48360

Mirrors
Goldon Windows & Mirrors, Inc
6990 Murthum Avenue
Warren, MI 48092
P: 586-446-8900

Paint

Chris North
The Sherwin-Williams Company
13241 Northend Avenue
Oak Park, MI 48237
P: 248-541-3103
F: 248-541-5613

Paint Labor
Jeremy Brown

Plumbing Materials & Labor
Paul Bradley
South Macomb Association of Plumbing Contrctors

Project Photographer
Amra Elle Photography
Kim Gamez

Roofing Materials
CertainTeed Corp.
P.O. Box 860
Valley Forge, PA 19482

Roofing Installation
Aarons Home Improvement/Restoration Experts
Sterling Heights, MI
888-442-2766

Siding - Installer
Sean Miller
Vinyl Solutions Inc.
29581 Ruthdale
Roseville, MI 48066

Sign - Materials & Labor
Ed Kerner

Gary Klobukowski

Graphic Communications
50671 Wind Drive
Shelby Township, MI 48315

John's Lumber
52575 Van Dyke
Shelby Township, MI

Home Depot #2758
8760 26 Mile Rd.
Shelby Township, MI 48316

Home Depot # 2708
45301 N Point Blvd
Utica, MI 48315

Site Work and Excavation
Barlen Contracting Co.

Site Work Materials
Tim Acton
T.K.M.S. LTD
P.O. Box 387
Oxford, MI 48371
P: 248-628-2551
F: 248-628-0357

Tents & Event Rentals
Mike Cardoni
Action Party Rental
32450 Dequindre Rd
Warren, MI 48092

Tile
Genesee Ceramic Tile Dist., Inc.
1307 N. Belsay Road
Burton, MI 48509
P: 810-743-2000

Virginia Tile

Tile Installer
Bricklayers Local #1

Title Insurance
Abstract Title Agency

Construction Photographer
Ed Kerner