NWFA Completes 76th Home with Gary Sinise Foundation
PO1 Kremer joined the Navy in 2003 where he completed Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) school. In 2010, during a deployment in Afghanistan, his metal detector failed while clearing a hilltop of landmines. The resulting explosion caused the loss of his left foot and right leg.
“During his years of service, Petty Officer First Class Kremer cleared approximately 400 IEDs and explosive hazards,” says NWFA President and CEO, Michael Martin. “In recognition, he received two Bronze Stars, a Combat Action Ribbon, and an Army Commendation Medal. We’re honored to partner with Panel Town & Floors to provide beautiful wood floors for his new home.”
In addition to the 76 homes already completed, NWFA currently is working with its members to source wood flooring for 13 additional R.I.S.E. homes in various stages of planning and construction. Currently, 157 NWFA member companies have donated product, logistics, and installation services in locations throughout the United States, with a total value of more than $6.9 million. A list of all NWFA R.I.S.E. participating companies can be found at http://www.nwfa.org/giving-back.aspx.
To learn more about the program, and how you and/or your company can get involved, contact the NWFA at 800.422.4556, or e-mail them at anita.howard@nwfa.org.
The National Wood Flooring Association is a not-for-profit trade organization, with more than 3,000 member companies world-wide, dedicated to educating consumers, architects, designers, specifiers, and builders in the uses and benefits of wood flooring. The NWFA is located at 14 Research Park Drive, St. Charles, MO 63304, and can be contacted at 800.422.4556 (USA & Canada), 636.519.9663 (local and international), or at www.nwfa.org.
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