Operation FINALLY HOME announces new project in South Central Texas to provide mortgage-free, custom-built home for wounded veteran and Texas A&M graduate

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, Jan. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Operation FINALLY HOME is pleased to announce a new and upcoming project to provide a mortgage-free, custom-built home for a wounded "Aggie" veteran in South-Central Texas. Operation FINALLY HOME is honored to work with the Texas A&M graduate and family to plan and build this new home, which will also be built in Texas. 

During the New Year's Eve celebration on FOX News with Jesse Watters and Kennedy, U.S. Army Lt. Garrett Spears and his family were "surprised" with the news that his family will receive a mortgage-free home.  (See video here: http://video.foxnews.com/v/5699496156001/?#sp=show-clips.)  As part of their process, Operation FINALLY HOME continues its fundraising efforts. 

Rebel Engine Entertainment recording artist Stephanie Quayle is teaming with Operation FINALLY HOME in the SELFISH FOR RED, WHITE & BLUE campaign to help raise funds for this project. Quayle will donate 100% of the profits sales of her new single "Selfish" from iTunes throughout the campaign. Go to http://apple.co/2B0fJ9M

"I am humbled to be a part of this initiative to raise funds for a veteran who has sacrificed so much for our great country," said Stephanie Quayle. "Operation FINALLY HOME provides one of the greatest gifts to those in need of a little extra support."

About U.S. Army Lt. Garrett Spears:  U.S. Army Lt. Garrett Spears of San Antonio graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ronald Regan High School, receiving both an ROTC and academic scholarship to Texas A&M University. Knowing from an early age that he wanted to serve in the military, he signed his Army contract within the first week of college.

Spears graduated from Texas A&M University in 2011 with a degree in chemistry and began his Army career as the Chemical Corp (CBRN) officer for the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas. He was promoted to First Lieutenant in 2013.

While participating in combat field training in October 2013, Spears was struck in the head by lightning, stopping his heart and resulting in multiple burns across his body. The traumatic brain injury caused Spears to lose use of both legs as well as his short-term memory. After nearly two years of in-patient rehabilitation, Spears was discharged in the fall of 2015, and his road to recovery continues as he is walking on a limited basis. He was awarded with the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon.

Spears lives with his mother and stepfather, who provide his daily care and support, in San Antonio. His younger sister, Kelsey, attends Texas A&M in honor of her brother.

About Operation FINALLY HOME:  Based in New Braunfels, Texas, Operation FINALLY HOME was established in 2005 as a nonpartisan/nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. The mission of Operation FINALLY HOME is to provide homes and home modifications to America's military Heroes and the widows of the fallen who have sacrificed so much to defend our freedoms and values. Operation FINALLY HOME partners with corporate sponsors, builder associations, builders, remodelers, developers, individual contributors, and volunteers to help these Heroes and their families by addressing one of their most pressing needs – a place to call home. To find out more, visit OperationFinallyHome.org.

About Stephanie Quayle:  Growing up on a working bison ranch in Montana, Stephanie spent much of her time out in the barn cleaning horse stalls while listening to the local AM radio. Quayle's 2016 Billboard Indicator Top 50 Hit, "Drinking with Dolly" served as homage to Country's greatest female artists – Dolly, Tammy, Loretta and Patsy. The music video rose to #1 on the CMT Music 12-Pack Countdown. Lauded as one of Rolling Stone's "New Artists You Need to Know", Quayle recently crisscrossed the U.S. on her headlining "Winnebago" tour (co-sponsored by Winnebago, KOA, Polaroid and the RV Loft). For more information on Stephanie please visit www.stephaniequayle.com.  Follow her on Facebook.com/StephanieQuayle; Instagram: @StephanieQuayle; Twitter: @StephanieQuayle

SOURCE Operation FINALLY HOME