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KHOU.com Channel 11 news · Feb 12, 2013 · Brad Woodward

HOUSTON -- It was a moment weeks in the making: 93-year-old Elbert Wood returned to his home that was rebuilt through the kindness of strangers.

"This is purely community effort, from the new grass to the new roof," radio host Michael Berry told the crowd that gathered in northwest Houston.


They offered up a hero's welcome for Wood, a decorated World War II veteran.

Tuesday's homecoming was a stark contrast to when he returned home from a doctor's appointment last month to find his home burglarized and vandalized.

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humblegunner:
Mr. Wood now has the boss house in the 'hood.
02/14/2013 12:36:55 PST ·
Jim Robinson:
God Bless Mr Wood. Semper Fi!
02/14/2013 12:45:17 PST ·
3D-JOY:
This is a nice story. I love happy endings like this!
02/15/2013 19:56:4 PST ·

Posted to Amy's Place on FR · 2/1/2013 · By JustAmy to ConorMacNessa

Happy Red Friday, Conor.

Thank you for bringing these fine patriots to Amy's again today.

Wishing you a great Friday and a Wonderful Weekend.
Jim Robinson:
Bump to Amy
02/14/2013 3:58:3 PST ·