A Pennsylvania veteran says he is “shocked” and “grateful” after winning a brand new roof from a local business determined to give back to those who have sacrificed so much for this country. said.
Tim Nicotra is a 22-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, and Pennsylvania Air National Guard. struggle In order to raise funds to repair the leaking roof of their 1940s home for the past “several years,” pittsburgh post gazette Reported.
His wife, Jennifer Nicotra, was the one who convinced him to apply for a roof in Burns & Scalo Roofing's Red, White, and Blue campaign, which was announced in September.
After submitting their applications on the final deadline of Oct. 31, Nicotra wasn't sure if they would be the winners.
Burns & Scalo received 10 applicants and narrowed it down to three finalists, but ultimately chose Nicotra, 53, after reading about how he enlisted right out of high school and served on the USS. is. Saratogaserved on an AH-1 Cobra helicopter, and served another 16 years in the Air National Guard before being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
For the past 17 years, the veteran has worked for the Catholic Cemetery Association. He also had four children, two of whom went on to serve in the U.S. military.
“When my cell phone rang while I was out shopping with my wife and daughters, I almost never answered,” Nicotra said. post gazette Reported.
Adam Galis, Vice President of Burns & Scalo Roofing, was on the other end of the phone with some good news.
“Tim, I'm calling because you entered the Red, White, and Blue Roofing Contest to give veterans a new roof. I want to tell you, you won,” Garris said.
“You could have knocked me over with a feather,” Nicotra said. “It was a shock. This is the biggest and best thing that has happened to us in a while.”
When he told Jennifer about it, he said, she “looked at me like I was telling a joke she didn't understand.”
Garris said the company was also joined by material suppliers, who provided about $25,000 worth of supplies needed for the new roof.
“It's nice to know we made a difference in the lives of people who answered the call straight out of high school,” he said, adding that he plans to donate a roof over his head to another veteran next year. added.
“It was an honor to have that opportunity,'' the vice president said.
Photos shared by the roofing company on social media show Nicotra looking happy after receiving a brand new roof.
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“They were great, very professional and courteous,” Nicotra said after the roof was installed in November. “It hasn't sunk in yet. And it's nice not to hear someone say, 'Dad, there's water coming out of the ceiling.'”
“Words cannot express how grateful I am,” he added.
