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BAE Systems
U.S. Combat Systems, NOV 2009
 Friday, October 30 - Sunday, November 1
15625 Downing St. Macomb Township, MI
What is a Build Brigade? We will be in Macomb Township for a 3
day Homes for Our Troops event where hundreds of professional
volunteers erect a home starting with the bare foundation on the
first day. By the end of the last day, we have a shell of a home -
interior walls have been framed, windows are installed, doors
are hung, the roof is shingled and the siding is installed!
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After the Build Brigade the house is a weather tight shell. We
can then begin the interior work and move towards completing
the specially adapted home for SPC Alex Knapp.
www.homesforourtroops.org/Knapp

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SPC Alex Knapp

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SPC Alex Knapp Macomb, MI

Army SPC David (Alex) Knapp was on his final mission in Iraq before going
on leave when he lost both legs in an IED explosion on March 14, 2008. The
convoy he was riding in was hit with an IED injuring soldiers and trapping
SPC Knapp in the vehicle. After being removed from the truck by his squad,
Alex was triaged for medevac and tried to refuse treatment when he learned
his Team Leader was also severely injured.
After arriving at the Casualty Extraction Point, he fell unconscious and awoke
nine days later to find himself at Walter Reed, not knowing he had arrived there
via Landstuhl, Germany. Alex remains at Walter Reed still, as he receives therapy
and treatments that will allow him to improve his mobility.
Alex hopes to eventually work in Counter-Terrorism. He enjoys mono-skiing, sled
hockey and wheelchair basketball and looks forward to transitioning to civilian life
and one day starting a family.
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The Home as of Monday October 26th
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The Home as of Wednesday October 28th
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The Home Start of Saturday October 31st
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The Home End of Saturday October 31st
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The BAE Work Force Saturday
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The BAE Work Force Saturday

Erin Krause Jennifer Norman

Alex was so grateful for everyone that was

volunteering. He made a point to come
around and meet the volunteers and
extend his appreciation for them.
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The BAE Work Force Saturday

Jennifer Norman helped register all of the volunteers

Saturday as they arrived and completed their registration Ganesha Ekanayake
forms and located their work areas. She also processed
vendor volunteers for the landscaping etc. and served as
general volunteer services with the first aid kit and supply
pod.
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The BAE Work Force Saturday

Kyle Krause
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The BAE Work Force Saturday/Sunday

Tim Neumann
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The BAE Work Force Saturday
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The BAE Work Force Saturday
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The BAE Work Force Saturday/Sunday

As you can see from this picture. The

house now has a Roof & Windows.
(Sunday)

Phil Thomas

Glad I could provide support for someone who

supports us. Wishing Alex the best.
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The BAE Work Force Sunday

Bart Williams
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The BAE Work Force Saturday/Sunday
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BAE Systems - Alex’s Family & Da Kids

Tom Rapske, Alex’s mom, Jennifer Norman

Alex with a group of boys helping out a hero.
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Misc.
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The Palazzolo Brothers Site Contractor
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The BAE Work Force Team Leader

Thomas Rapske
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The BAE Work Force

HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS

VOLUNTEER LIST
Thomas Rapske Saturday/Sunday
Kyle Krause & Wife Saturday
Ganesha Ekanayake Saturday
Phil Thomas Sunday
Bart Williams Saturday
Jennifer Norman Saturday
Tim Neumann Sunday

BAE behind the seen: John Gill, Kate Anderson

& Joe Hoffman

I can’t thank all of you

enough.. This is why
BAE is an outstanding
place to work ! !
Thomas Rapske