Military Makeover with WWE’s Lacey Evans and family brightens day of Douglas hero’s family
WWE Superstar Lacey Evans, who served in the U.S. Marines, made her third guest appearance on Military Makeover with Montel by traveling to familiar terrain (South Florida) to help the family of hero Chris Hixon.
Hixon, a 27-year military veteran (5 active, 22 reserve) who served in Desert Storm and Desert Shield in the U.S. Navy, sacrificed his life on Feb. 14, 2018. An athletic director at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, he tried to save the lives of students by disarming an active shooter.
Hixon is survived by his wife, Debra, and their two sons, Thomas and Corey, and they live in Hollywood.
As a very generous and heartfelt gift and thank you to Hixon and his family, Military Makeover redesigned/upgraded their home in 10 days (Dec. 3-12).
Amazing.
Evans, who has experience in construction, was honored to be part of this home makeover. She, her husband, Alfonso, and their daughter, Summer, pitched in, too.
Lacey and Alfonso grew up in South Florida, and they later started a construction company. When she was a youth, her father also worked in construction.
Here is my video interview with the multitasking WWE Superstar on set of Military Makeover on Lifetime TV via BrandStar.
Evans enjoys giving back, especially to military veterans, and the Military Makeover team enjoyed having Evans and her family on-board.
Here is my video interview with Military Makeover Director Rick Fielding, who discussed the show, the Hixon family and WWE Superstar Lacey Evans.
I spent a few minutes with Military Makeover host and former TV talk show host Montel Williams, who talked about the show, the Hixon family and WWE Superstar Lacey Evans..
Military Makeover co-host Art Edmonds discussed Military Makeover, the Hixon family, caring businesses, crew, WWE Superstar Lacey Evans.
Here is more footage of work being done on the Hixon home.
Fun interview with Military Makeover designer Jennifer Bertrand and contractor Ryan Stanley.
About the Hixons
Hixon received Military Funeral Honors before he was laid to rest at age 49.
“He loved being American and serving his country, and he instilled it in his students,” Debra said in a release.
Debra is a 29-year teacher in the Broward County School System and serves as a Magnet Coordinator.
Prior to joining the Douglas High School staff, Chris worked for South Broward High School in Hollywood, where they made residence.
In true Military Makeover style, U.S. military veteran and show host Montel Williams, the cast and crew, Evans and equally passionate national brands, Simon and Goodman Manufacturing, along with local companies, City Furniture and Allied Kitchen and Bath, came equipped with building supplies, designs, furniture, gifts and more.
Military Makeover invited volunteers to step up and lend a hand in support of the Hixon family throughout the renovation process. The final reveal united the entire community, cast, brand partners and volunteers, creating a true “community celebration” of support for the transformation they have created together.
Mascot Games champion Stanley C. Panther of the NHL Florida Panthers also participated in the celebration.
During the week, Evans (along with Edmonds) presented a WWE championship belt to Corey Hixon at Gangrel’s Wrestling Asylum training center in nearby Dania Beach.
Talk about a nice week. The day after their Military Makeover celebration, Debra and Corey attended a GWA pro wrestling show at Stage 954 at the Casino at Dania Beach, and Debra won the 50-50 raffle.
They also met South Florida’s Zack Gottsagen, co-star of the 2019 movie “The Peanut Butter Falcon.” who helped with the 50-50 drawing.
Military Makeover with the Hixons
in South Florida
Via South-Florida based BrandStar, filming began Dec. 2, 2019, and concluded with the big reveal on Dec. 13, 2019.
That special Military Makeover episode will air on Lifetime TV at 7:30 a.m. EST on Feb. 14, 2020.
The MSD tragedy occurred Feb. 14, 2018.
All previously aired episodes can be viewed on www.militarymakeover.tv or BrandStar.tv.
About WWE Superstar Lacey Evans
Known as The Lady of WWE and the Sassy Southern Belle, Evans has experience in the house building field and thus joined the volunteer team to work on the Hixon home project.
Evans, 29, grew up in Vero Beach, about 100 miles north of Parkland. Her husband did, as well.
While active duty in the military, she and her husband opened a construction company.
Overcoming a rough childhood, Evans served in the U.S. military, becoming an MP and earning the rank of sergeant in the U.S. Marines. Her tour of duty included Paris Island, South Carolina, the actual military home base of WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter.
Evans is a graduate of Vero Beach High School, where she wrestled against girls, qualifying for nationals. She competed against boys, too, in various tournaments.
Evans is also a graduate of the WWE Performance Center, under the tutelage of assistant head coach/producer Sara Amato (Sara Del Rey) in Orlando.
In November, Evans made history along with WWE Superstar Natalya as they became the first women to wrestle in Saudi Arabia. Quite an accomplishment, they’ve inspired girls and women in that country as well as girls and women around the world.
About Military Makeover with Montel
A BrandStar original, Military MakeOver is America’s leading branded reality TV show, offering hope and a helping hand here on the home front to members of the military and their loved ones.
Talk show legend and military advocate Montel Williams, a veteran of the Marine Corps and the Navy, creatively co-produces the show and works with a colorful cast that seeks to transform the homes and lives of military families across the country.
The cast also includes co-host Art Edmonds, designer Jennifer Bertrand and contractor Ryan Stanley.
This special series enlists caring companies of all sizes as well as nonprofits and the local community. Help starts at home for veterans on Military Makeover. Join them as the makeover team engages to change the living situation – and the lives – of these deserving families.
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This story was originally published December 18, 2019 at 4:18 PM.
