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Photo Gallery: Homes4Heroes Team Goes to Work on Garage Roof

The Homes4Heroes team—headed by New Lenox resident Bill Johnson—recently set out to put a new roof on the garage of a decorated veteran. Take a look at the team in action at Phil Bell's residence in Orland Park.

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New Lenox resident Bill Johnson begins scrapping debris off the old garage roof at Phil Bell's home in Orland Park. The California-style garage roof once was used as an outdoor deck/patio. But Bell discovered the roof leaked soon after he moved into the home. Bill Johnson/Homes4Heroes
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New Lenox resident Bill Johnson begins scrapping debris off the old garage roof at Phil Bell's home in Orland Park. The California-style garage roof once was used as an outdoor deck/patio. But Bell discovered the roof leaked soon after he moved into the home. Credit Bill Johnson/Homes4Heroes
Orland Park's Phil Bell earned a number of awards and medals during his service in the military, including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Credit Ron Kremer
Rafael Solis and Julio Lopez work to fasten plywood boards on the garage roof at Phil Bell's home in Orland Park. Credit Ron Kremer
Seven layers of old roofing had to be removed before the new roof could go on the garage at Phil Bell's home in Orland Park. Credit Ron Kremer
Julio Lopez looks on as Rafael Solis cuts a board to fit on the roof at Phil Bell's home in Orland Park. Credit Ron Kremer
Retired U.S. Army sergeant Phil Bell stands outside the door to his garage roof. Credit Ron Kremer
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Retired U.S. Army sergeant Phil Bell says he is grateful for the work being done by the Homes4Heroes organization at house in Orland Park. Credit Ron Kremer http://o2.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/PATCH/resize/273x203/http://hss-prod.hss.aol.com/hss/storage/patch/b6d5a019a2c21f5fccc57de632cd19f7
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Interested in helping Homes4Heroes out on its next project?

You can donate money, donate time, donate materials or services. Contact Bill Johnson (815) 355-1244.

Read More: Local Group Moved to Rebuild Homes4Heroes

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Related Topics: Homes4Heroes and disabled veterans
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