Muskego veteran gets new roof, free of charge: 'It is special'

MUSKEGO, Wis. - It's a feeling of gratitude for one Muskego veteran. David Wujcik, a U.S. Navy veteran, received a new roof, free of charge, on Friday, April 5.

"This should last me for at least 20 to 25 years," said Wujcik. "I was on a brand-new ship. A commissioning crew of the USS Bellwood three – a landing helicopter assault ship."

Wojcik worked overseas as a photojournalist. 

"First time in front of the camera," Wujcik said. "I’ve had my feet down on the ground in countries I’ve only ever read about in high school."

David Wujcik

But these days, Wujcik is thinking more about the roof over his head. 

"I live on social security and I couldn’t afford to put a roof on this house," Wojcik said. 

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That is why WeatherPro Exteriors stepped in to help. 

"We love giving back," said Brad Kaul, WeatherPro Exteriors Project Manager.

The West Allis-based contractor donated its labor free of charge.

"What better opportunity to give back to somebody that is a veteran and the time that he served for our country?" Kaul said. 

It is part of the Owens-Corning Roofing Deployment Project. It helps hundreds of veterans in need across the country.

"We want to give back to people like that," Kaul said. 

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Including David. It's a token of gratitude that goes both ways. 

"They help veterans stay in their homes," Wojcik said. "And I love that."

Since the program started in 2016, more than 500 military members have gotten new roofs.