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Volunteers building home to honor Utah veteran

Richard | 10:06 p.m. May 5, 2009

This is a Great, heart warming story. Glad It is printed. No one, except those who have been in wars arena, understand the sacrifices these excellent soldiers have made for our freedom. God Bless America and God Bless all our soldiers from every action the USA has ever been involved in. Thanks to all the excellent people who have given time, energy and money to see this thing through. Thanks to the companies for caring about our soldiers and helping them to deal with life's challenges.

Lt Col Jay Hess USAF (ret) | 10:13 p.m. May 5, 2009

Bryant - thanks for your service.
Praises and admiration to those who built the home.
Thanks DN for some 'good' News.

Anonymous | 1:14 a.m. May 6, 2009

I suddenly think I need an ice cream cone and a donut.

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ER | 2:37 a.m. May 6, 2009

Thank you Bryant for your service and for your willingness to volunteer to be part of the military. I have kids and I am happy that there are persons such as yourself that are examples to them.

L. G. KIRKPATRICK | 7:33 a.m. May 6, 2009

What a splendiferous way to say ''Thank You'' to our war-wounded heroes . . . .

To Anonymous | 1:14 a.m. May 6, 2009 ~~ It's been a few hours since you made your ice cream and donut run, but if you can give me a couple of days to get there from Florida, would you like to make another ''run'', this time with another grateful citizen/veteran?

from DC | 9:44 a.m. May 6, 2009

God bless all the volunteers for their service to this young man who gave so much for others.

nottyou | 10:17 a.m. May 6, 2009

Simply freakin' awesome.

Anonymous | 12:27 p.m. May 6, 2009

when ye are in the service of your fellow being you are in the service of your God.

this goes for both parties. Thank you Bryant for your service to protect our country.

Great job | 12:37 p.m. May 6, 2009

I gotta find out how to volunteer for this kind of thing. I used to frame, and even if that is being done, I could do SOMETHING on the site. There is PLENTY to do on a build like this.

Great job to all involved, and thanks to each of our troops out there.
What a feel-good story.

Mike

Sam | 12:43 p.m. May 6, 2009

Baskin-Robins is a familiar name among our current crop of veterans. Their ice-cream is served in most military dining facilities in Iraq today.

Scott | 1:31 p.m. May 6, 2009

Thank you for your service Bryant.

We all owe our military men and women a great big thank you for keeping us free.

Lola | 1:39 p.m. May 6, 2009

A big round of thank you's to all our service men and women and those who support them.

Kudos | 1:51 p.m. May 6, 2009

I too want to thank all of those who serve in the military. Thanks to the businesses that helped make this possible. I'm with "Anonymous" above. I think I need some ice cream and a doughnut!

See -- there are still a lot of good people out there! We all just need to step up when and where we can!

Chucles55 | 1:55 p.m. May 6, 2009

Wow! Thanks for telling this story. Hopefully, veterans who are sitting home because of physical and psychological wounds will get the message that what they have done for mankind is simply awesome. Where they have sacrificed, hopefully, they can receive some recompense back to let them know that we really do care. Thanks for your service to our great country and to mankind.

I want to help!! | 2:40 p.m. May 6, 2009

Does anyone know how to get involved with these kinds of projects? I would love to help out but I have no idea how where to start.

Navy Veteran & EXPOW | 2:46 p.m. May 6, 2009

To Bryant:
. . . thank you for your "enduring" service!
I hope that you may always feel the gratitude of this nation and it's people. May God bless you in your new home!

To the Volunteers and sponsors:
. . . thank you for showing that people do care about our GI's and veterans.

To desnews.com:
. . . thanks for some news to cheer about!

Wish I had known ahead of time | 3:44 p.m. May 6, 2009

I am a part owner of a construction company in West Jordan. Had I known anything about this, I could have sent a good framer up to help, at our expense.

BobP | 4:32 p.m. May 6, 2009

I love these comments. Not one single negative comment.

honeybee | 4:48 p.m. May 6, 2009

There's plenty to do for others if one is open minded to look around them. What a heart warming story from a treasured young man. I hope his new home fulfills all his dreams as he continues on with his life. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Bryant for your selfless courage. We love you and wish you every blessing you deserve. As for the young woman who seems interested in contributing to building for those in need. There's Habitat For Humanity. They do a lot contributing helping hands and service to our communities around the nation. Get involved. You'll love the friendships and challenges.

I love the military! | 5:09 p.m. May 6, 2009

Well done everyone. Go eat a donut and some ice cream. You know where to get it.

proud to hear the good news! | 6:21 p.m. May 6, 2009

What a great story and great people setting the example. Thanks for helping someone that deserves our Thanks for his entire life. I am so glad to hear that people are good and helping one another. Sometimes I start wondering if any good will still exists. It sounds like it is strong and active in these people. Keep up the great work and good luck to our soldiers and their families.

Some of the happiest days | 6:22 p.m. May 6, 2009

of my life were when I was building Habitat for Humanity houses. Recently I ran into one of our homeowners--from 15 years ago. We hugged each other right in the middle of the aisle at WalMart.

Do, get involved in humanitarian work--it's totally awesome!

And thanks to this soldier, too. I'm the mother of an Air Force officer (Special Operations) and our soldiers are another special group who deserve our appreciation and support.

Vera | 7:01 p.m. May 6, 2009

Thankyou so much for the story on Bryant, I spent 15 + months with my son at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington DC, at the same time Bryant was there so I know personally, he is a really nice young man & so deserving. Thank you also once again to "Homes for our troops" they do awsome work, this is the second home in the Salt Lake area that they have been involved with and have another going on in Cedar City. A huge thanks to Rainey Homes for stepping up. Anyone wanting to help could call either the home builder or "HFOT to ask if help is needed. I know monetary donations are always appreciated. Thanks a million Bryant, I am so very proud to know you.

gma | 6:14 a.m. May 8, 2009

omg, i am so happy for you to be honored this way...you are so deserving.... so sweet and adorable...i hope this is just the beginning of all your dreams coming true....you have opened my eyes to the true meaning of giving...you are my hero....along with all the men and women who fight beside and with you....
to the americans who are building this home for bryant....thanks you seems so silly...keep in touch with this young man, he is a true hero...i still wear david p mahlenbrock's name on my wrist...do you

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