There was a show of appreciation for a deserving Vietnam War veteran in Meriden as House of Heroes stepped in again to make his and his wife's life a little easier.
About two dozen volunteers spent time on Saturday at the home of Paul Lewoc building a handicap ramp.
His daughters, who reached out to House of Heroes, said their father has had three brain surgeries, which has led to some physical limitations. They said the ramp will be life-changing.
Lewoc said he is overwhelmed by the volunteers, including his grandson, who came out on Saturday.
"I’ll be able to get out by myself without having help, like you saw me come down the stairs. I can’t walk down the stairs without help,” Lewoc said.
"He’s my grandfather and I just want him to be able to do something. He hates being inside,” Lewoc's grandson, Aidan added.
The Connecticut Chapter of House of Heroes has been serving veterans since 2012 doing these free, one-day home repairs. Lewoc's home was their 117th repair.
