Carl took his own life this year because of the constant bullying at school, stemming from something so simple as sexual orientation. The taunting became too much to live with, and on April 6, he ended his life at home. The Walker home became a living memory of this horrific event, as the third floor is where their sweet boy took his own life.
The EM:HE team of designers were able to take part and rebuild the Walker home, creating a new safe haven that met their needs and honored Carl in a positive way. It was a particularly special show to be a part of for me. It's a message I can help tell. Log In. My Membership. Share This. Share this. The family seemed in a bit of shock, and fans cheered as the show's bus drove off. People are also reading…. Larson and his wife, Janet, and their family were chosen as builders for the project.
Eight months ago, producers contacted Cameron and the process began. Alan Walker, president of Upper Iowa, said providing support was an easy decision. The three described the home as "very homey, down-to-earth and very modern. Numerous businesses around the state offered manpower, materials and financing.
The family is having a press conference Monday to talk about the new home. Select the right and left arrows to shuffle through entries on the timeline:. Related to this story. Timeline: 'Extreme Makeover' builds new home for West Union family. Photos: 'Extreme' reveals home to Gibbs family. Watch Now: Related Video. Prince Andrew must face sexual abuse lawsuit, judge rules.
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Fri, Dec 16, 60 mins. The team helps Columbus, Ohio, grandparents who care for their adult daughter, who has a brain tumor, and her children in their small house that's home to seven people. Fri, Jan 6, 60 mins. A legally blind widow raising six children in an Iowa farmhouse is helped.
Fri, Jan 13, 60 mins. In the series finale, seven homes are built in Joplin, Mo. Sun, Jan 10, 60 mins. A family dedicated to disaster relief has a new home built by Ty and his team when theirs is flooded, and their disaster-relief aircraft is upgraded.
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