RAISE THE ROOF NOMINATION

A Story of Sacrifice, Love, and Renewal In Laurel, Maryland, a powerful act of community and compassion has brought new light to a family forever marked by sacrifice. Operation Raise the Roof proudly honored Gold Star Mother Elsheba Khan , whose son, Corporal Kareem Rasha Sultan Khan , gave his life in service to the United States at just twenty years old Kareem’s story began when the tragic events of September 11, 2001 ignited in him a deep sense of duty. At only fourteen,

Spruce Pine, NC – April 25, 2025 At 35 years old, Private Joshua Vaughan  stands as a powerful testament to courage, resilience, and unwavering faith. Born with a calling to serve, Joshua embarked on his journey into the U.S. Army immediately after high school, driven by a deep sense of duty that had guided him from a young age. A Calling to Serve In May 2008, Joshua left for basic training at the then-named Fort Benning  in Georgia (now Fort Moore ). His goal was to become

Edgewater, MD – At 94 years young, Bill Sutton recalls his service with amazing clarity. He joined the Navy ROTC program at Penn State. He remembers, almost comically, the day he got his papers, recalling “About July 4th, I was hitchhiking back to school and my roommate was coming the other way with his suitcase. I said Larry… where you going? He said "I'm going in the Army and so are you and the notices were on the table”. After joining the Navy, Bill was transferred to the

Windsor Mill, MD – Joy Goode had no reservations about her son Keon’s choice to serve. Although she was surprised by his choice, it was...

US Army Veteran, SGT George Welch received a free roof on his home in Edgewater, MD. SGT Welch is 73 years old and was an Army Military...

American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. (AGSM), is a private nonprofit organization of American mothers who lost sons or daughters in service of...

This is a bittersweet occasion for the Knight Family and Operation Raise The Roof. During the selection process Mr. Knight passed away...

As a part of the Operation: Raise the Roof program, the parents of Specialist Toccara R.  Green, 23, of Rosedale, Maryland, who died...