An Iraq war veteran who used to walk four miles everyday for lack of a vehicle was recently gifted a refurbished car by a charity organization. James Dilks, a father of two, served in the Army Reserves and was later deployed to Iraq between 2003 and 2004. The veteran, who now has a third child on the way, shared his daily struggles. “Like I said, I walk to work every day, and I walk her to school,” he told KSHB. “So I’m just excited that we don’t have to do it anymore.” The car was gifted to him by The Deron Cherry Foundation in partnership with Cars 4 Heroes charity. The Deron Cherry Foundation provides access to free basic transportation to veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and their families who are unable to obtain it on their own. After being handed the car keys, James could not hide his excitement. …
Iraq Veteran Walks 4 Miles to Work Every Day—so Kansas Charity Gifts Him Refurbished Car
May 15, 2021
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