Community comes together to help deployed Marine

Community helps repair Marine’s burglarized home
Posted: Jan 23, 2010 6:14 PM EST

LEE COUNTY: On Friday we reported a story about burglars who hit a Lehigh Acres Marine's home, and in less than 24 hours the community has reached out to help.

Steven Vonsooten, 23, is serving in Iraq while his mother is watching his new home.

During a check of the residence on Thursday his mother, Nancy Gonzalez, found five windows were broken and appliances were missing from the home.

We had many calls and e-mails come into our newsroom from people offering to help out.

Help also came when Captain John Bunch started receiving calls Saturday at 5:00 a.m. from nearly 50 people who were ready to help.

"With the economy right now, it's bringing out the worst in people, and virtually one day later, I'm seeing the best in people," said Gonzalez.
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