Soldier Gets Deployed While Painting His House. 40 College Students Finish The Job
October 26, 2017
KAKE News
William Cookson recently started painting his house, but before he could finish the job, orders came in for Cookson to deploy to Kuwait with his Kansas Army National Guard unit.
College students in the Diesel Technology Program at the Salina Area Technical College got word of Cookson's deployment and decided to finish the job.
KAKE News
Diesel Instructor Mike Parker said all 40 of their students volunteered to help paint.
"We're just trying to come out here and help somebody in the community that needs help," Parker told KAKE News.
KAKE News
Vice President of Instruction, Stephani Johns-Hines said this volunteer work also helps prepare students for life after school.
"We want them to have professional skills, soft skills, time management skills, but also to become contributing members of society in community engagement ways," she said.
KAKE News
Student painter Austin Workman told KAKE News that he's grateful for our military members.
"They're giving up their freedom and their time to take care of our rights," he said. "This is our way of giving back."
"Not a lot of us college kids got a lot of money but we do have a lot of time."
His Last Day As A Teacher After 36 Years. They Turned It Into A Memory For Life
'I Laughed And Cried': Vet’s Hilarious Condolence Card Brings Laughter To Grieving Cat Owner
Three Brothers Cleaning Out Mom’s Attic Found A Comic Worth $9 Million
Teen Runs His Own Restaurant ALONE — One Of The Most Uplifting Stories You'll Read
A Man Ruined A Beautiful Snowman Display — What Happened Next Was Perfect
Pet Owners Share Hilarious Stories Of Paying The Vet… Just To Find Out Their Pets Are Weird
Daycare Worker Goes Viral After Dancing For Babies — Their Reactions Are Priceless
Unexpected Friends: Rhino And Tiny Deer Play In Snow
Sheep Escape Herd And Wander Into Supermarket In Funny Video
Dog And Rooster Chase Each Other In The Funniest Video You’ll See Today
Donkey Gets Tricked Into Taking His Medicine — And It’s Adorable
