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Former Marine Working To End Veteran Suicides Gifted Newly-Restored SUV

DALLAS, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A Marine veteran who has made it his mission to help other former service members, was a gifted a car.

Caliber Collision gave Josef Stazione of Allen a newly-restored 2015 Nissan Pathfinder as a show of appreciation.

"It's really overwhelming, awesome thing they do here - unbelievably humbled," said Stazione.

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Josef Stazione of Allen, Texas (credit: CBS 11 News)

Stazione spends countless hours on the road every day, meeting with veterans and working with the non-profit, Director of Wind Therapy for 22Kill to raise awareness and offer programs to combat suicide.

Before Friday, Stazione hadn't owned a car for several years and had to rely on friends for transportation.

Technicians at its Dallas Non-Drive location volunteered personal hours to refurbish the vehicle for Stazione.

Caliber Collision and its industry partners have donated nearly 350 cars valued at over $4.5 million to military service members, veterans, families and others in need of reliable transportation.

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