A West Hartford Army veteran’s yard is transformed by House of Heroes and TRIUMPH in a mission to bring him home.

Army veteran Francis Berman receives a folded American flag and display case in recognition of his service during a ceremony at his West Hartford home on June 5, 2025. Photo credit: Mia Jaworski

By Mia Jaworski

Army veteran Francis Berman received a major exterior clean-up Thursday, bringing him one step closer to returning to his West Hartford home, which he had to leave due to its severely overgrown and unmaintained condition.

The clean-up was led by House of Heroes, a Hamden-based nonprofit, in partnership with local aerospace company TRIUMPH. Berman is still waiting on repairs to his furnace, but plans to move back in are expected to follow soon.

A newly installed Amer

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