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NSI completes two homes with Gary Sinise Foundation

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On January 5, 2006, after a year-long tour of duty in Iraq, just six days before he was scheduled to return home, then-retired U.S. To learn more, and to see a list of all Natural Stone Institute members who have donated their time, products, and services to this cause, visit www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/RISE.

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NWFA completes 75th home with Gary Sinise Foundation

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He was deployed to Iraq and spent 13 ½ months in combat operations. In 2007, while deployed in Iraq, he was involved in a helicopter crash, resulting in nine fractured vertebrae, a crushed pelvis, and the loss of his left leg above the knee. homes in various stages of planning and construction. A list of all NWFA R.I.S.E.

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NWFA completes 70th R.I.S.E home with Gary Sinise Foundation

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Parsons was off duty while stationed in Iraq, but he volunteered to go out on a mission. Parsons was air lifted out of Iraq, he suffered three cardiac arrests,” said Michael Martin, NWFA president and CEO. As the lead driver, he drove over an improvised explosive device that was designed to cut through metal and protective gear.

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NWFA completes 66th R.I.S.E. home

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Sergeant Anderson served two tours of duty in Iraq, earning his rank in the Military Police. According to the company, there are currently, 143 NWFA member companies that have donated product, logistics and installation services in locations throughout the United States, with a total value of more than $5.7

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NWFA completes 60th R.I.S.E home

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Staff Sergeant Tabansky enlisted in the Army in December 2000 as a Chinook helicopter mechanic and was deployed to Kandahar, then Taji, Iraq. Currently, 143 NWFA member companies have donated product, logistics and installation services in locations throughout the United States, with a total value of more than $5.7

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NWFA completes 67th home with Gary Sinise Foundation

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Flooring for the project was donated by NWFA member AHF Products. After a year-long tour of duty in Iraq, and just six months before he was scheduled to return home, First Sergeant Anderson was participating in a routine convoy when his Humvee was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED). A list of all NWFA R.I.S.E.

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NWFA completes 58th R.I.S.E home

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As a Green Beret, Collins deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq and twice to South America. Currently, 143 NWFA member companies have donated product, logistics, and installation services in locations throughout the United States, with a total value of more than $5.7 Jarrid “Jay” Collins took place on Aug. 5 in Odessa, Fla.