POCATELLO — A local veteran got an early Christmas present after community members nominated him to get a new roof.

Roof Rescue, a local roofing company, is hosting Operation Roof Rescue, where they replace one roof for free for every 100 roofs they install. The team chooses a home at random through nominations from the public.

Chief Operations Officer Kristi Hansen told EastIdahoNews.com Bernard Stinson and his wife, Cindy, were among the nominees.

“It really touched our hearts,” Hansen said. “He is a marine. He’s a senior. He donates his time as the assistant pastor … he’s just an all-around amazing guy.”

Hansen said Bernard focuses on helping others in the community and assisting family members with limited incomes, despite his own health challenges.

Bernard has been on a transplan

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