A World War II veteran gets help from his military friends to repair his home,

Members of war veterans in San Antonio working on a home project

By George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (122396)

Lake Charles, Louisiana

January 29, 2021 5:00pm CST

Thanks to the power of social media, Maria Guerra who is the daughter of World War II veteran Alfred Guerra who is 94 years of age received help from the community in San Antonio Texas came to offer their services to renovate the home of her dad that is in need of being repaired. War veterans who have served in Iraq, Vietnam and Afghanistan as well as not for profits groups are working on repairing the home of Alfred who is a widower after his wife Emma passed away is now living with his daughter Maria until the renovation work is finished in about one month.

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@sunrisefan (28524)

• Philippines

29 Jan 21

It's good you often write about life-giving stories of generosity, caring and bravery which I hope would serve as inspiration to others.

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@Deepizzaguy (122396)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

30 Jan 21

Thank you for your kind comments.

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@sunrisefan (28524)

• Philippines

30 Jan 21

@Deepizzaguy You're welcome but it's you who deserves to be thanked for sharing these inspiring stories.

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@JudyEv (382720)

• Rockingham, Australia

30 Jan 21

Everyone likes to be able to stay in their own home. That's very kind of his community.

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@Deepizzaguy (122396)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

30 Jan 21

I agree with you.

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@jobelbojel (36796)

• Philippines

30 Jan 21

It is always nice to come together and help other people. Truly, it is more blessed to give than to receive.

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@jobelbojel (36796)

• Philippines

30 Jan 21

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@Deepizzaguy (122396)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

30 Jan 21

I agree with you.

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@DianneN (254948)

• United States

31 Jan 21

We all prefer staying in our own homes. What a wonderful and caring community to help Alfred out that way. Such a feel good story for our Vet.

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@DianneN (254948)

• United States

31 Jan 21

@Deepizzaguy I hear you!

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@Deepizzaguy (122396)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

1 Feb 21

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@Deepizzaguy (122396)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

31 Jan 21

Same here since I work at home and like it.

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@Rashnag (30597)

• Surat, India

30 Jan 21

Good to know. Thanks for sharing dear

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@Deepizzaguy (122396)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

30 Jan 21

My pleasure to share these wonderful stories.

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@Rashnag (30597)

• Surat, India

31 Jan 21

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jan 21

What a great thing they are doing for this family.

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@RasmaSandra (98187)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

30 Jan 21

That is wonderful that they are helping him

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@Dena91 (17038)

• United States

30 Jan 21

That is wonderful that veterans stepped up and help them out.

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@LindaOHio (222978)

• United States

30 Jan 21

It's wonderful when the community gets together to help a senior veteran.

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@Deepizzaguy (122396)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

30 Jan 21

I agree with you on this matter since all of our war veterans deserve our respect.

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