Disabled airman surprised with mortgage-free home

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Dan Koscher, president and CEO of Bluegreen Communities, and Dan Wallrath, Founder of Operation Finally Home, show Senior Airman Colton Read and his wife Jessica the plot of land on which their new house will sit at Bluegreen Communities’ Vintage Oaks at the Vineyard. The Airman was honored today at a celebration at the New Braunfels community. (Operation Finally Home)

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Published: 9/30/2010 11:39 am

Updated: 9/30/2010 11:54 am

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas -- A disabled airman was surprised with a huge donation.

Senior Airman Colton Read received land and a mortgage-free home for his family in the Vintage Oaks at the Vineyard community in New Braunfels. News 4 WOAI received pictures taken as Read and his wife Jessica received the news.

The donation was made possible through a group called Operation Finally Home, which honors wounded members of the military with new homes.

CLICK HERE to find out more about the program.

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coneal - 10/26/2010 1:50 AM

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This couldn't go to a more deserving couple. I know Colton and Jessica and they are two of the most amazing spirits on earth they have a positive and humble can do attitude. Colton mentored a young man at his previous base through our mentoring program. Thank you for recognizing them, it won't be for not. They are very deserving, our best wishes and prayers are with them. Cory O'Neal ACE Mentoring.

coneal - 10/26/2010 1:48 AM

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I know this young man and his wife, Colton was mentoring a young man at his former base, through our school's mentoring program. Colton and Jessica have such an amazing spirit and positive attitude this donation couldn't go to a more deserving or humble couple. We wish them all the best. Best wishes, Cory O'Neal from ACE Mentoring!

spursrule - 9/30/2010 4:17 PM

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