1 00:00:00,143 --> 00:00:02,603 (gentle inspiring music) 2 00:00:02,603 --> 00:00:06,090 - [Gene] The Operation Finally Home was founded in 2005 3 00:00:06,090 --> 00:00:09,160 by Dan Wallrath in the Houston area 4 00:00:09,160 --> 00:00:13,240 and he saw a need to help returning wounded veterans 5 00:00:13,240 --> 00:00:16,610 from American wars to get a mortgage-free home 6 00:00:16,610 --> 00:00:18,626 for their service to our country. 7 00:00:18,626 --> 00:00:22,043 (gentle inspiring music) 8 00:00:23,799 --> 00:00:26,799 (music intensifies) 9 00:00:29,370 --> 00:00:31,750 - [Michael] Part of the struggle when you transition 10 00:00:31,750 --> 00:00:35,820 off of active duty is redefining what your purpose is. 11 00:00:35,820 --> 00:00:38,080 Being welcomed into a community like this, 12 00:00:38,080 --> 00:00:40,530 it kinda takes away a lot of the question 13 00:00:40,530 --> 00:00:41,910 about what my purpose is. 14 00:00:41,910 --> 00:00:44,250 Well, my purpose is to be a part of this community now 15 00:00:44,250 --> 00:00:47,790 and to, you know, give back after receiving 16 00:00:47,790 --> 00:00:49,032 such an incredible gift. 17 00:00:49,032 --> 00:00:52,449 (gentle inspiring music)