I wish this could be done for everybody: Wilkinsburg veteran receives free new roof WPXI [Video]

WILKINSBURG, Pa. — A local veteran got a new roof on Monday, thanks to a program that’s designed to give back to those who’ve served our country.

Robert Rawlings’ Wilkinsburg home got a new roof as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project. He’s an Army veteran who served eight years and was selected for the roof replacement through a partnership with Purple Heart Homes, a nationwide effort to show gratitude and honor veterans who served our country and the families who support them.

“When I found out I was getting a roof done I was really excited, really appreciative that somebody was stepping up and not only saying thank you for my service but helping out a veteran in need,” Rawlings said.

Joseph Potocnik, the owner of JP Roofing & Metal Buildings, says these roof projects are often a dream come true for veterans.

“It’s a dream come …