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Ralph Coules, Combat Veteran, Age 68, Viet Nam, Army 1970-1972 (14th Infantry) along with wife Kathleen pose for a photo Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the American Legion Post 491 in McHenry. Through the efforts of Missy’s Veterans of Valor, an organization who helps to fulfill the needs of veterans, Coules received a new electric scooter valued at $4000.00 donated by The Leopardo Group located in Chicago. KKoontz – For Shaw Media

Ralph Coules, Combat Veteran, Age 68, Viet Nam, Army 1970-1972 (14th Infantry) gives a big “Thumbs up” after receiving an electric scooter at the American Legion Post 491 in McHenry Saturday, December 1, 2018. Missy’s Veterans of Valor, working with The Leopardo Group located in Chicago, arranged the donation and event. KKoontz – For Shaw Media

Anthony “AJ” Leopardo (right) from the Leopold Group located in Chicago shakes hands with Viet Nam, Combat Veteran, Ralph Coules at the American Legion Post 491 Saturday, December 1, 2018 in McHenry. Through the efforts of Missy’s Veterans of Valor, an organization who helps to fulfill the needs of veterans, Coules received a new electric scooter valued at $4000.00 donated by The Leopardo Group. KKoontz – For Shaw Media

Ralph Coules, Combat Veteran, Age 68, Viet Nam, Army 1970-1972 (14th Infantry) takes his new scooter for a test drive around the American Legion Post 491 Saturday, December 1, 2018 in McHenry. Through the efforts of Missy’s Veterans of Valor, an organization who helps to fulfill the needs of veterans, Coules received a new electric scooter valued at $4000.00 donated by The Leopardo Group located in Chicago.

Friends and volunteers unveil a new electric scooter donated by The Leopardo Group located in Chicago Saturday, December 1, 2018 in McHenry. Missy’s Veterans of Valor, an organization who helps to fulfill the needs of veterans, arranged the event and Ralph Coules, Combat Veteran, Age 68, Viet Nam, Army 1970-1972 (14th Infantry) received the much needed scooter. KKoontz – For Shaw Media

Missy Rober (left) from Missy’s Veterans of Valor, an organization that works to fulfill the needs of veterans and Viet Nam combat veteran (1970-1972) Ralph Coules, age 68, share an embrace Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the American Legion Post 491 in McHenry. Coules was the recipient of a new electric scooter valued at $4000.00 donated by The Leopardo Group located in Chicago. KKoontz – For Shaw Media

Northwest Herald report Ed Komenda (left) sits and talks with Ralph Coules, Combat Veteran, Age 68, Viet Nam, Army 1970-1972 (14th Infantry) at the American Legion Post 491 Saturday, December 1, 2018 in McHenry. Through the efforts of Missy’s Veterans of Valor, an organization who helps to fulfill the needs of veterans, Coules received a new electric scooter valued at $4000.00 donated by The Leopardo Group located in Chicago. KKoontz – For Shaw Media