When severe storms damaged the gutter system on Jerry Townsley's barn in Greater Cincinnati, he reached out to Rooftop Relief, a local roofing contractor, to inquire about a Veteran discount for the repair. Upon learning of Townsley's distinguished service record, the company's co-founders decided a discount wasn't enough and replaced the entire seamless gutter system completely free of charge.
Townsley's life is defined by decades of dedicated public and military service. After graduating from Milford High School in 1961, he spent four years on active duty with the United States Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal (CVA-59). He then continued his military commitment with 20 years in the United States Air Force stationed at Rickenbacker Air Force Base. Parallel to his military career, Townsley devoted 39 years to civil service, concluding a remarkable lifetime of contributions to community and country.
When severe weather swept through Greater Cincinnati, storm damage left the gutters on Townsley's barn severely compromised. After reviewing the property and learning Townsley's background, Jerry Vineyard and Ryan Collins, co-founders of Rooftop Relief, felt that a simple pricing reduction didn't match the level of appreciation Townsley deserved. "When Mr. Townsley called us asking for a Veteran discount after severe storm damage tore up his barn's gutters, Ryan and I looked at his decades of service in the Navy, Air Force, and civil service and knew right away—a discount wasn't enough. Replacing his gutters completely free of charge was the least we could do to show our gratitude," Vineyard said.
This donation marks the latest expansion of the annual Veteran roof donation Greater Cincinnati initiative led by Rooftop Relief. Known throughout Loveland and surrounding areas as an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, Rooftop Relief has built a reputation for high-quality storm damage inspections, residential roof replacements, and seamless gutter installations. "Our annual Veteran program started with roofs, but stories like Jerry Townsley's remind us that home protection involves the complete exterior," added co-founder Ryan Collins. "Whether it's a storm-damaged roof or seamless gutters on a barn, we want to ensure our local Veterans have safe, durable structures protecting their property."
Rooftop Relief encourages residents across Loveland and the Greater Cincinnati area to nominate deserving Veterans for future free roofing and exterior repair projects under the annual Rooftop Relief program. Family members, neighbors, and community organizations can submit nominations directly through the company's website. This initiative underscores the importance of giving back to those who have served, ensuring their homes and properties remain safe and secure.
