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NSI completes two homes with Gary Sinise Foundation

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Oberlin, Ohio — The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has provided natural stone and fabrication services for two homes with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. Parsons enlisted in the Army after graduating high school and was deployed to Iraq as part of the Bravo 3rd Company 67th Regiment. The Foundation’s R.I.S.E.

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

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17 in Columbus, Ohio. Parsons was off duty while stationed in Iraq, but he volunteered to go out on a mission. As the lead driver, he drove over an improvised explosive device that was designed to cut through metal and protective gear. Shane Parsons took place on Aug. In 2006, Sgt. He also suffered a traumatic brain injury.

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