| The proverbial icing on the cake, however, came with | | | | see on 'Extreme Makeover'? It's just mind-boggling," |
| an invitation from DirectBuy of Boston South to visit | | | | said Fountaine. "We can't thank Homes for Our |
| their Rockland showroom to select the kitchen | | | | Troops, DirectBuy of Boston South and all the other |
| cabinetry, bathroom vanity and flooring for their new | | | | vendors, and all the other vets and volunteers who |
| home-at no charge, courtesy of DirectBuy. | | | | helped build our home for their kindness and support," |
| "I used to work construction with my father so I have | | | | said Fountaine. |
| a pretty good idea of how much these kind of things | | | | About Homes for Our Troops |
| cost," said Fountaine. "The generosity of DirectBuy of | | | | Founded on February 4, 2004, Homes for Our Troops |
| Boston South and all the other contractors and | | | | ( is a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) non-partisan, |
| vendors involved in building of the house, not to | | | | non-profit organization building specially adapted homes |
| mention Homes for Our Troops, has been completely | | | | for disabled veterans of war. The organization is |
| overwhelming." | | | | strongly committed to assisting disabled and seriously |
| Homes for Our Troops, a non-profit organization | | | | injured veterans and their immediate families by raising |
| based in Taunton, Massachusetts, builds and remodels | | | | donations of money, building materials and enlisting the |
| specially adapted homes for severely wounded | | | | help of professional contractors to volunteer on the |
| veterans. Fountaine, a double amputee after being | | | | homes built for our American Heroes who have given |
| injured during his second tour of duty in Iraq, was | | | | up so much to defend America. |
| approached by Homes for Our Troops this fall about | | | | Since 2004, Homes for Our Troops has helped many |
| building the veteran a home in Plymouth. | | | | wounded veterans by providing handicap-accessible |
| With the help of dozens of contractors and volunteers, | | | | homes at no cost to the veterans or their families. |
| construction of the home began over Veteran's Day | | | | Currently, there are 35 home projects completed or |
| weekend. Once the frame of the house was in place | | | | underway across the country. |
| and contractors began work on the electrical, plumbing | | | | For more information, please visit the website at or call |
| and other necessaries, it was time to design the | | | | (866) 7TROOPS (787-6677). |
| interior. That's when DirectBuy of Boston South | | | | About DirectBuy |
| stepped in. | | | | Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of |
| "We wanted to help Brian because I believe we owe | | | | thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, |
| our returning troops, particularly wounded soldiers, more | | | | allowing them to buy directly from over 700 |
| than a debt of gratitude. DirectBuy of Boston South | | | | manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying |
| contributing the kitchen cabinetry, bathroom vanity and | | | | direct allows members to make their hard-earned |
| flooring doesn't bring back soldiers we have lost or | | | | money go much further, while having the selection and |
| minimize anybody's injuries, but it more appropriately | | | | choice not available at any retail store. DirectBuy of |
| says 'thank you' not just to Brian, but to all the Iraq | | | | Boston South has been serving the South Shore since |
| War vets for their sacrifices," said John Massaria, | | | | 1986 and prides itself in providing excellent member |
| owner of DirectBuy of Boston South. | | | | service. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers |
| Construction on Sgt. Fountaine's house is expected to | | | | and unparalleled selection helps make members' |
| conclude in December with a projected move-in date | | | | dream projects a reality. It's a comfortable, |
| around the holidays. For Brian and Mary, who plan to | | | | country-club setting, where you finally have the financial |
| be married on June 8, 2008, it's a dream come true. | | | | control of buying direct. DirectBuy of Boston South is |
| "How many 25- or 26-year olds can move into a | | | | one of the largest DirectBuy showrooms in New |
| brand new house without a mortgage payment and | | | | England, and part of 145 franchise locations throughout |
| with a kitchen and a bathroom like something you'd | | | | North America. |