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Sgt Greg Edwards
Irvington, AL
Marine Sgt. Gregory Edwards took his last step on Oct. 21, 2006. Alpha Company was on patrol in Ramadi, Iraq, conducting house-to-house searches when a hidden explosive detonated. The blast left Sgt Edwards a double amputee with a shattered left hand. He has endured 37 surgeries and a painful physical regimen that he devised himself to strengthen the tender stumps that end just above his knees. With everything that he has been through he remains extremely humble about his service to our country. When people stop to thank him for his service he says "I don't think I need to be thanked for my service. I chose this. I know that being blown up or dying is one of the hazards of my job. If you don't expect to get hurt as a Marine infantryman, you're in the wrong line of work.
It was his third tour in Iraq. He went in on the initial invasion and saw the statue of Saddam Hussein fall. During his second tour, he was nearly electrocuted and spent time at Walter Reed recovering. Although he is a living example of the war's cost, he prefers to look back on what he says will be lasting benefits of his sacrifice. "I lost my legs not for this country, but for the country of Iraq, so their children will be able to run around, just like mine. If time was turned back, I'd do it all over again."
Homes for Our Troops is proud to have presented this beautiful home to Greg Edwards and his family on September 13, 2008. A home that he can call his own and that will allow him to move freely and become more independent.
This Build Was Sponsored By:
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Rod Cooke Construction
3496 Halls Mill Road
Mobile, AL 36693
Phone: 251-450-0410 - Civil Engineer
- Alan Speegle
- Project Supervision
- Larry Gill / Matt Febbi
- Windows
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Simonton is providing Low E Argon Filled Energy Efficient Windows.
Simonton Windows - Interior Acrylic Block
- Hy-Lite Products
- Interior Trim
- Fypon, Inc.
- Custom Mirrors
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Metropolitan Glass Co., Inc
4415 Governement Blvd
Mobile, AL 36693
Phone: 251-666-3616 - Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
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- ADA Compliant Safety Accessories
- COMPLETE
- Automatic Doors
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Tony Keller
Gulf States Door
4415 Government Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36693 - Flooring
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Higuera Hardwoods is providing Bamboo Flooring, which is made from sustainable resources.
Higuera Hardwoods
26273 Twelve Trees Ln Ste D
PO Box 2067
Poulsbo, WA 98370
888-779-4050 - Title Insurance
- COMPLETE
- Title Closing Attorney
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- Site Work and Excavation
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- Septic System and Installation
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- Storm Shutters
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- Engineering
- Thompson Engineering
- Concrete
- Bay Concrete
- Hauling Services
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Deborah Bishop
B&B Trucking and Equipment Co, Inc
POB 987
Semmes, AL 36575
P: 251-473-5511
F: 251-473-5522 - Brick & Mortar
- Riley Stuart
- Portable Toilet
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Gotta Go Portables
4900 Hamilton Blvd
Theodore, AL 36582
Phone: 251-443-6160 - Dumpster/Disposal Services
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Jim Barton
B.A.R Waste Services
POB 9918
Mobile, AL 36691
Phone: 251-666-0112
Fax: 251-443-9403 - Misc Rental Equipment
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- Lumber
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Ford Lumber
Phone: 251-675-5336 - Masonry
- BAC Local 6 Apprentice Program
- General Labor
- COMPLETE
- Roof Trusses, Insulation & Garage Doors
- Swift Supply, Inc
- Roofing Materials & Installation
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B & G Contracting
P.O. Box 165
Theodore, AL 36590
Phone: 251-443-8880
Fax: 251-443-8883
blandry23@bellsouth.net - Drywall Work
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- Plumbing Materials & Labor
- Marvin Cornelius
- Electrical supplies
- COMPLETE
- Electrical Labor
- COMPLETE
- Sheetrock
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Vicki Koch
Gulf Coast Supply
5235 Kooiman Rd, Bldg 8
Theodore, AL 36582
Phone: 251-653-9914
Fax: 251-653-9449 - Kitchen & Bath Cabinets
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Kimberly Gorum
Lomax Cabinets, Inc
1651 Schillinger Road
Semmes, AL 36575
Phone: 251-649-9562
Fax: 251-649-5613 - Counter Tops
- COMPLETE
- Interior Doors and Millwork
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- Heating System
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- Exterior Doors
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- Exterior Millwork
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- Gutters
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- Driveway Materials
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- Driveway Installation
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- Paint
- COMPLETE
- Painting & Drywall Finishing
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Tony Rogers
Willard Rogers Painting
6386 Three Notch Rd
Mobile, AL 36619
Phone: 251-661-9412
Fax: 251-660-1701 - Lighting
- COMPLETE
- HVAC
- COMPLETE
- Landscaping
- COMPLETE
- Window Treatments and Installation
- COMPLETE
- Flag Pole & Flag
- Brabner & Hollon, Inc
- Landscaping Materials
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Central Baldwin Nursery & Landscaping
POB 492
Loxley, AL 36551
Phone: 251-964-5605 - Wire Mesh
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Charlie Butler
Construction Materials
401 South Royal St
Mobile, AL 36603
Phone: 251-432-3581
Fax: 251-438-6913
cbutler@constmat.com - Whole House Fan
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The fans provided by Tamarack will reduce the need to use Air Conditioning in the Spring and Fall.
Tom Colasanto
Tamarack Technologies
320 Main St
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
Phone: 800-222-5932
Fax: 508-759-6001