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84 Lumber employees (pictured) gather at the company's new location serving Sarasota, Fla.

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84 Lumber Moves to New Sarasota-area Location, Under the 'Big Top'

Company takes over former Ringling Bros. property; marks moment with a $100k donation to the Bay Pines Fisher House

February 26, 2024

84 Lumber opened a new Palmetto, Fla. location, formerly a Ringling Bros. property, with three 20,000-square-foot buildings across 10 acres.

OBITUARY: Larry L. Taylor, Medal of Honor Recipient, Tennessee Roofing Contractor

Taylor received the Medal of Honor for actions taken during the Vietnam War that saved the lives of his fellow soldiers

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 31, 2024

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Taylor, a roofing contractor in Tennessee, earned numerous awards for his military service, including the Medal of Honor (upgraded from the Silver Star), the Bronze Star, and two Distinguished Flying Crosses.

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ABC Supply Co. Inc. Expects to Hire 400 Veterans in 2023

Company anticipates surpassing previous goal in 2022 of hiring one veteran per day

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 14, 2023

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ABC Supply Co. states it is expecting to surpass its previous goal in 2022 of hiring one veteran per day with its current hiring rate.

Philanthropy News

Beacon Gifts New Roofs to Homes and Community Centers for Vets in Need

‘Beacon of Hope’ program will provide 10 individuals and organizations with new roofs in honor of Veterans Day

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 10, 2023

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Beacon honors Veterans Day by announcing Beacon of Hope winners, providing 10 military veterans with new roofs.

Freedom Roofing, Windows and Siding of Ohio co-owner Brady Donnell with U.S. Army veteran Steven Ickes

Roofing Professionals Provide Roofs ‘On the House’ in 2023

Roofing contractors, distributors and manufacturers gave back to veterans and deserving causes throughout the year

Chris Gray

November 10, 2023

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Roofing contractors, distributors and manufacturers went above and beyond to give back to veterans and other deserving causes in the past year.

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Giving Back

Owens Corning’s Roof Deployment Project Crosses Milestone of Providing 500 Free Roofs to U.S. Veterans

Since 2016, Owens Corning has worked with contractors to install new roofs for veterans

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 7, 2023

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To date, Owens Corning has helped install free roofs for veterans in need across 41 states with a total estimated value of more than $5 million.

Giving Back and Giving Thanks

The synergy between the roofing industry and our nation’s veterans is strong and continues to grow

Art Aisner

November 3, 2023

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In November's Roofing Contractor magazine, Editor-in-Chief Art Aisner touches upon the grace that embodies the roofing industry and the synergies between roofing and our nation’s veterans; it is strong and continues to grow.

Giving Back

Guy Roofing Introduces 'Roofs for Heroes' Program for Military Veterans in Need

Program to give military veterans new roofs free of charge

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 16, 2023

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Guy Roofing's bi-annual "Roofs for Heroes" program will award deserving military veterans with an all-expense paid roof.

Distributor News

SRS Distribution Sponsors Texas Locale's ‘Gordy’s Hwy 30 Music Fest’

National distributor supports event as 'official' Military Sponsor

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 8, 2023

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SRS Distribution has been named the official military sponsor of the Gordy’s Hwy 30 Music Fest at the Texas Motor Speedway, highlighting its commitment to supporting the military and its goal of employing 1,000 veterans.

Vietnam Vet, Roofer Capt. Larry Taylor Receives Medal of Honor

Taylor flew into harm's way to help save his fellow soldiers in a daring rescue

Chris Gray

September 7, 2023

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A former Army helicopter pilot and roofing sheet metal company owner received the country's highest military honor for his heroic actions that saved the lives of four men during the Vietnam War.