Inaugural Helmet for Heroes Campaign Recognizes Veterans with Free Gutter Protection



Gutter Helmet created the Helmet for Heroes campaign to give back to the brave men and women who have selflessly served our country. In 2024, the inaugural campaign saw an overwhelming response from local dealers and their communities as relatives, friends, and neighbors nominated veterans deserving of a free installed gutter protection system. It was difficult for our dealers to choose winners from all of the incredibly worthy nominees, and, in one instance, a dealer awarded two Gutter Protection systems!
Celebrating Our Heroes
The 2024 Helmet for Heroes campaign was a heartfelt initiative, and we are honored to introduce just some of the regional winners:
Gutter Helmet of Minnesota winner Gustavo C. exemplifies dedication and service. Enlisting in the United States Marine Corps at 18, Gustavo’s journey of patriotism continued well beyond his military career. Following the tragic events of 9/11, he reenlisted, serving a total of 20 years in the Marines and completing four tours overseas. After retiring in 2018 as a highly decorated Marine, Gustavo continued his service as a State Trooper, recently receiving a Life-Saving Award for his courageous efforts in protecting his community.
Schmidt Siding and Windows of South Central Minnesota chose Christine H. as their winner. Harris is an incredible example of resilience and service. Christine proudly served as a Jet Diesel Mechanic in the United States Air Force. Her late husband, also a veteran, served 24 years before his passing. Christine’s story touched the hearts of many, and her unwavering dedication to her family and country made her a deserving recipient of this special honor.
Wayne Overhead Door Sales and Improvement of Troy, Ohio, proudly recognized Veteran Colton C., Logistics Specialist Second Class Petty Officer (LS2), for his incredible service. This was done in collaboration with Lednor Home Solutions of Central Ohio and celebrated Colton’s contributions and patriotism.
Atlas Home Improvement of Livingston County, Michigan, was able to help veteran Terry A. and his family have peace of mind that their home would be protected even though the retired Naval Aviator lost a leg during his service in Iraq during the Gulf War. After naming Adams the winner of the Helmet for Heroes program, Atlas installed new gutters and a complete Gutter Helmet protection system on the disabled veteran’s house.
Looking Ahead to 2025
As we reflect on the success of this past year, we are thrilled to announce that the Helmet for Heroes program will return in 2025! With more dealers across the nation joining the initiative, even more deserving veterans will have the opportunity to receive a free Gutter Helmet system for their homes.
The 2025 nomination process will run from July 4 through October 4, allowing families, friends, and communities to recognize the veterans who have dedicated their lives to serving our country. We have expanded the Helmet for Heroes program into twice as many Gutter Helmet communities this year, with dealers in Peoria, Illinois; Traverse City, Michigan; Gutter Helmet of Northern Arizona; Carolina Gutter Helmet in Greer, South Carolina; Gutter Helmet of Central Indiana in Carmel and Gutter Helmet of the Pikes Peak Region in Colorado Springs, Colorado joining us in 2025. We expect the momentum to grow from here. All of us at Gutter Helmet encourage you to spread the word, submit nominations, and help us make an even more significant impact for veterans this year.
A Final Thank You
To all veterans—nominated, awarded, or simply acknowledged—we thank you for your service, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment. You inspire us daily, and through Helmet for Heroes, we hope to continue showing our gratitude in the years to come.
To learn more about Helmet for Heroes in 2025, visit the official Helmet for Heroes website.