This year has been tough in many respects, but some people have been hit harder than others. Glen "Bud" Mendel, 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is one of those individuals, being one of the many whose home was damaged due to the Aug. 10 derecho.

According to ABC-affiliated KCRG, Mendel, a World War II veteran, had a tree go through his roof during the intense storm. He said he was running around the home with buckets to catch water, and was still waiting to learn how much his insurance would cover. That's when Schulze Enterprises stepped in.