PulteGroup's Built to Honor® program celebrated another meaningful milestone. On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, U.S. Army Sergeant William Watson received the keys to his new mortgage-free home in Pulte Homes’ Horizon Ridge community in San Antonio, TX.
The dedication ceremony featured a stirring tribute, with San Antonio Patriot Guard riders leading Sgt. Watson in a vintage Army Jeep while neighbors and trade partners lined the streets waving American flags. The John M. Harlan High School JROTC color guard presented the colors, followed by the National Anthem and a moving ceremony.
"Today's dedication is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by our nation's heroes and their families," said Shawn Seaberg, San Antonio Division President, PulteGroup. "This home represents not just our gratitude, but our commitment to supporting veterans and their families."
A grateful Sgt. Watson shared, "I'm still at a loss for words, but I'm just grateful to everyone who put their hands in it. I'm just filled with so much joy."
For the last decade, PulteGroup’s Built to Honor® program has recognized and thanked returning military personnel who have been injured during their term of service by providing mortgage-free homes to veterans and their families. Launched in 2013, the program has built and donated over 90 homes, gifting more than $35 million in value, across the country. Built to Honor works in partnership with nonprofit organizations to identify veteran candidates. For more information about Built to Honor, go to builttohonor.org. Follow Built to Honor on Twitter: @BuiltToHonor and Facebook.com/BuiltToHonor.