Dolphins Football UNITES, Action Roofing surprise Miami Gardens veteran with a new $25,000 roof on Veterans Day

Miami Dolphins Football UNITES partnered with Action Roofing to surprise Miami Gardens resident Robert Pagan, a former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, and his wife Rosalyn with a new roof provided free of charge on Wednesday, Nov. 11, ahead of Veterans Day.

The team’s announcement says the roof was valued at $25,000, and that the selection came through Football UNITES as part of the Dolphins’ Salute to Service commitment to recognize those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Pagan was described as a South Florida volunteer connected with work for people experiencing homelessness, and Football UNITES said it identified him for the honor in recognition of both his service and community involvement.

The event included Miami Dolphins alumnus O.J. McDuffie, along with Dolphins cheerleaders, as they joined Action Roofing in delivering the surprise to Pagan at his home and presenting him with signed memorabilia from McDuffie.

In a statement following the surprise, McDuffie said the Dolphins and Action Roofing stepped up to make sure veterans are appreciated in South Florida and that local weather needs a properly maintained roof; Pagan also expressed gratitude for the organizations’ support.