Mohawk Veterans Haul Load for Wreaths Across America
“For me, Wreaths Across America has always been about honoring Robert and his fellow soldiers,” Lea Eppich said. “It’s important to me, because this is the time of year we miss him most.”
Wreaths Across America is a non-profit organization that coordinates the annual transport, delivery and placement of more than two million wreaths on the graves of U.S. veterans across the world.
While the Eppichs are long-term personal volunteers for Wreaths Across America, Mohawk has committed to corporate support for the first time this year. The Eppichs are two of the five company truck drivers transporting 5,337 wreaths on behalf of Mohawk to the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery on a route selected by Wreaths Across America. The Eppichs also will have the honor of laying wreaths at the cemetery on Dec. 14 for Wreaths Across America Day.
“One in five Mohawk truck drivers is a veteran," said Cameron Taylor, Sr. Manager of Fleet Operations for Mohawk. “We’re proud of their service, and we’re proud of the contributions they make to our business every single day. We felt like this was a perfect opportunity to honor our Mohawk veterans and share our deepest appreciation for men and women who gave their lives serving our country.”
Mohawk covered the cost for company drivers to pick up and deliver the load of wreaths to their final destination. Drivers Seth Pippin and Todd Miles, who is a veteran, drove the company’s specially-wrapped trailer roundtrip from Calhoun, Ga. to pick up wreaths in Columbia Falls, Maine. The Eppichs transported the wreaths from Calhoun to Texas where Stanley Clay, another Mohawk truck driver and veteran, delivered them to the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.
“Mohawk is proud to support causes that mean a great deal to our people and our communities,” Taylor said. “Our teams do that in a lot of different ways – and this is one that’s incredibly special to our drivers. We’re glad we could be a part of this program that honors our veterans and their families.”
In addition to employing many veterans across the country, Mohawk has been a leading supporter of Building for America’s Bravest, providing flooring for new homes for our nation’s most seriously wounded veterans.
About Mohawk
Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include Mohawk, American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, Feltex, Godfrey Hirst, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Pergo, Quick-Step and Unilin. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.
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