Natural Stone Institute Completes 41st Home with Gary Sinise Foundation
OBERLIN, OH --The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for its 41st home with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program. The Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program builds 100% mortgage-free specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders. Natural stone and fabrication for U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Brian Schiefer were provided by Triton Stone Group and Stone Interiors.
Brian Schiefer decided to join the Air Force as a high school junior and began training about one month after graduation. During his career, he formed a brotherhood with his team and became a mentor to many fellow service members. On November 11, 2008, while on a pre-deployment training exercise to Fort Irwin, CA, Brian took some younger members out into the field to conduct Live Close Air Support. Upon their return, his vehicle slid out and rolled over, throwing Brian from the truck.