BOONVILLE — Daniel Waterfield, a U.S. Navy veteran, longtime Boonville resident and barber, was surprised with a free, brand new roof on Wednesday.

The roof was awarded as a part of the Beacon of Hope contest put on by QXO, and is open to all veterans nationwide and in Canada. The program, established in 2019, gives away 14 roofs in total throughout the year with all recipients chosen on Veterans Day.

Daniel Waterfield said he served four years in the Navy during the 1960's. His son, Chris Waterfield, described his dad as someone who is outgoing, giving, loving, and said he would do anything for anyone.

Tom Fick, an outside sales representative for QXO, said it means a lot to him to be able to do this job for someone who has laid it all on the line for their country.

"He's shaken so ma

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