Veteran Bryan Anderson of the U.S. Army discusses his experience servicing two tours in Iraq and how the Gary Sinise R.I.S.E. program has assisted him since his return home.
The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for its 47th 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. Marine Corps Corporal and Police Officer Sharif Muzayenwere provided by UMI and Florida Custom Marble.
Retired U.S. Marine Corp Major Eric Burkett was wounded in Morocco when his helicopter went into an uncontrollable state and crashed. Burkett was gracious enough to come on the podcast and share his story and how the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. Program, along with the NSI, was able to change his and his family’s life.
