In collaboration with host and TV personality Montel Williams and WWE Superstar Lacey Evans, Allied Kitchen & Bath will enlist national partners Omega Cabinetry and luxury brands like Hansgrohe, Blanco and Atlas Homewares to provide materials and labor to the kitchen makeover that will be featured within the “Military Makeover with Montel” television show.
U.S. Navy veteran Chris Hixon, a 27-year veteran (five active and 22 reserve) who served in Desert Storm and Desert Shield, sacrificed his life on February 14, 2018, when the athletic director ran into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and tried to save the lives of students by disarming an active shooter.
“Not only do we strongly believe in supporting our local veterans, but the Parkland Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting hit us very close to home, and we are happy to give back to the Hixon family and play a part in this awesome effort,” said Bill Feinberg, president & owner of Allied Kitchen & Bath.
Hixon is survived by his wife Debra and their two sons, Thomas and Corey. Chris Hixon received Military Funeral Honors before he was laid to rest at the age of 49.
“He loved being American and serving his country, and he instilled it in his students,” said Debra, who is a 29-year teacher in the Broward County School System and serves as a magnet coordinator.
The filming will take place at the Hixon home in Hollywood, Florida, in early December with the final reveal episode happening on Dec. 13. The final episode unites the entire community, cast, brand partners and volunteers, creating a true “community celebration” of support for the transformation they have created together.
“Military Makeover with Montel” will air on Lifetime on February 14, 2020, at 7:30 a.m. EST.