A New Home for Senior CPO
POWAY, Calif. – There’s natural stone in a home recently built here for a special-needs veteran.
Natural Stone Institute members provided materials and fabrication services in a home built for U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Kenton Stacy and his family.
It’s the 36th home involving the institute in the Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment (RISE) program of the Gary Sinise Foundation to build 100% mortgage-free specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders.
Stacy loved both the military community and his job as an Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) technician in the U.S. Navy, so he chose to continue his life in the military. On Nov. 19, 2017, while serving in Syria, Stacy was severely injured by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
As a result of the blast, Kenton became a quadriplegic and was blinded in his left eye. He also experiences issues with speech. Stacy’s extensive rehabilitation includes several facilities, including the The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR) Memorial Hermann in Houston.
Stacy’s numerous awards for his service include a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star and three Navy Achievement Medals. He is proud to have been named the 2010 USO Sailor of the Year.
Kenton and Lindsay Stacy have four children: Logan, Mason, Annabelle and Sadie. Lindsey is the primary caretaker for Logan, who has special needs. A specially adapted smart home will significantly improve quality of life and provide assistance for Lindsey and their family.
Companies interested in getting involved with future projects are encouraged to contact Pam Hammond at pam@naturalstoneinstitute.org. 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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