Quotes by people involved in the Armada build

We need to find a builder who is willing to put his business on hold for not just the week of the show, but for four weeks to prep the build, just to help out a family in their community. We found Rick at American Heartland Homes.
"We have to check their background, we have to make sure the county believes in them, that they have a good record, they are building homes and not getting sued, that they are outstanding citizens, that's what everyone said about Rick. They are people you can trust, when they give their word, they will follow through, and once they say yes, they will be there for you." "He is a standup guy, he says crazy things, but he them backs them up. He told me he would finish this house faster than any builder has done it before and he made it happen!" "I've built 38 of these homes and this is the best quality I've seen on the show to date." "It is the first time the builder is waiting for us to catch up to them. I think Rick and Anthony have the determination, the spirit, and the team to back them up." "You can't do this unless you believe in it. Our builders here believe not only in helping this family, but in helping people and bringing communities together. They are building beautiful quality homes and creating neighborhoods. That's what the heart and soul of the show is all about. That's what the heart and soul of these builders are." "I knew when I stepped out of that car I would see the house that David dreamed for me. And it was everything that I could have hoped for and more. There's no doubt in my head that David knows I have a safe home to live in." ~ Maryann Gilliam		"Anthony and Rick are community minded, they are family minded, and they are the only builders who put their children in the Braveheart parade with them. This says right there what kind of guys these two men are." "They were the perfect builders for this family and this show." "Rick Merlini. I knew he was going to be great. I told him that and he said 'You don't even know if I can build a house!' I said 'It doesn't matter. I know you would never allow yourself and your people to fail." "My kids are lucky they have a dad that comes home every night to them. The Gilliam family doesn't and they are living in an unsafe home. They deserve a safe home, and that's what my partner and I try to do. Build them a safe home." ~ Rick Merlini "Friends we are faced with an enormous challenge. When we succeed everyone across this nation will see the heart this is within each and every one of you that works for American Heartland and Lombardo Homes. But before we start this great deed, part of Anthony and my heritage comes to mind. The very famous Italian composer Puccini who created a very famous piece of opera named "Nessun dorma", which literally means "No one will sleep". At the very end of the song the man sings out "Vincero!" and in Italian vincero means "We will succeed". To all my friends here today, I say "Vincero! We will succeed!" ~ Rick Merlini
When I look at Rick and Anthony, I think of the word passionate. They are passionate about what they do. They are passionate about doing and giving their best. They are awesome and thank God they were they to say 'Yes, I'll answer the call! Yes, I'll help!' It's because of them that I have this home. They believed they could do it, they believed others could do it, and that's why I have a home today,because they believe. ~ Maryann Gilliam