U.S. Army First Sgt. Guillermo Rivas’s New Home

Greenville, Texas – EyeSite Surveillance, Inc. is pleased to announce that it is partnering with Operation Finally Home to help fulfill its mission to, “…provide custom-built, mortgage-free homes to America’s Heroes and the widows of the fallen who have sacrificed so much to defend our freedoms and our way of life.” EyeSite Surveillance joins Altera Homes and sponsors the Dallas Builders Association to help build a great home for U.S. Army First Sgt. Guillermo Rivas and family in Greenville, Texas.

EyeSite Surveillance, Inc. will be providing real-time video of the construction progress at the home 

being built in Greenville, Texas. Upon completion, this home will be handed over First Sgt. Guillermo Rivas and his family during a ribbon cutting ceremony.  The home will be theirs to enjoy mortgage-free for life.

Rivas joined the Army National Guard in September 1986, and later joined the U.S. Marine Corps in January 1993. During his 26-year military career, Rivas served various roles, including a machine gunner, rifle team leader and military instructor.

During his time in the military, Rivas served on a number of deployments, including Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Desert Shield and Storm in Kuwait. Rivas is known for always displaying the Army values of loyalty, duty and integrity, working hard to serve his country in any capacity. He also has a passion for teaching, serving as a Senior Military Advisor in the Army ROTC Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He led by example in both the field and the classroom, directly influencing the training of approximately 75 cadets annually.

In 2005, Rivas suffered his first serious injury when he fell into a hole during a night patrol and twisted his lower back. In 2009, he sustained another back injury while jumping off a Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV). Rivas has had several back surgeries over the years, yet he still struggles with the back pain and undergoes regular injections and physical therapy. Riva also suffers from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), knee and shoulder injuries, tinnitus and headaches.

During his years of service, Rivas received several accolades including a Purple Heart, four Meritorious Service Medals, a Navy/Marine Combat Action Ribbon, Humanitarian Service Medal and many more. Rivas retired in October 2014, when his injuries prevented him from continuing his military career. He’s very active in his community and serves as a volunteer for his daughter’s high school volleyball team.

EyeSite Surveillance, Inc. salutes U.S. Army First Sgt. Guillermo Rivas for his heroic service, and is proud to partner with Operation Finally Home and the many corporate sponsors, builder associations, builders, developers, individual contributors, and volunteers to help U.S. Army First Sgt. Guillermo Rivas and many other heroes find a new start by addressing one of their most pressing needs – a home to call their own. EyeSite Surveillance is happy to provide on-site video documentation free of charge during the construction phase of this important project.

Since 2005, EyeSite Surveillance, Inc. has been recognized as the security experts for construction companies and other sites at risk requiring temporary, mobile theft prevention equipment. Offering multiple layers of theft prevention through state-of-the-art technology, and a business model based on an unparalleled level of customer service, EyeSite Surveillance, Inc. has become the leader in mobile site security in Arizona and Texas.