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Kid Rock Helps Present Wounded Veteran With New Home in Michigan

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Kid Rock Helps Present Wounded Veteran With New Home in Michigan
Sgt. Davin Dumar gave a lot to his country when he lost a leg last year in combat in Afghanistan, and people like Kid Rock wanted to thank him. On Saturday in Michigan, Kid Rock joined Operation Finally Home in presenting Dumar and his new wife with a free new home. The rocker along with members of the Dumar family hid inside a model home to surprise the young couple. (Video)

Army Sgt. Davin Dumar gave a lot to his country when he lost a leg last year in combat in Afghanistan, and people like Kid Rock wanted to thank him.

On Saturday in Macomb Township, Michigan, Kid Rock joined Dan Wallrath, founder of Operation Finally Home, and the home builders, Pulte Group, in presenting Dumar and his new wife with a free new home.

The rocker along with members of the Dumar family hid inside a Pulte model home to surprise the young couple, and promise a fully furnished home delivered by year's end.

(WATCH the video below, or READ the story from the Huffington Post)

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