Navy Chaplain returns residence to assist flood victims

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) – Jap Kentucky native, and Navy Chaplain, Joshua Holland, labored to get residence when he heard concerning the devastating flooding within the area.

Holland is initially from Knott County, however lives in Florida whereas he serves within the army.

He stated he wished to come back residence and provides some assist to heroes of the holler – individuals who suffered a lot devastation themselves, however have spent a lot time these days serving to others.

“Lots of people have a look at the American service member, calling them heroes,” stated Holland. “However there’s heroes in these hollers.”

Holland and a bunch of 9 different service members had been within the space Tuesday serving to filter houses and do no matter else wanted to be executed. He added the proprietor of a house they labored on was an actual hero as a result of he targeted on serving to his neighbors whereas his home was nonetheless full of mud.

”Kyle, his mother, hasn’t stopped giving to the meds of different folks,” stated Holland. “That is the primary time Kyle’s home has been labored on. We stand up round right here. What you’re seeing out at this home is what you’re seeing throughout jap Kentucky.”

Holland added he was abroad when the flooded occurred however, as quickly as he returned to the US, he and people he works with determined to come back and assist out.

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