NWFA Donates Flooring to Wounded Police Officer's Home
The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 52nd home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). The R.I.S.E. program builds custom, specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders. The home dedication for Arnold Police Officer Ryan O’Connor took place on December 9, in St. Louis, MO. Flooring for the project was donated by NWFA member Homerwood, with receiving and delivery donated by NWFA member Ambassador Floor Company.
Officer O’Connor graduated from the police academy in 1997, serving 12 years with the St. Louis County Police Department, before joining the Ferguson Police Department. On December 5, 2017, Officer O’Connor was transporting a burglary suspect when he was shot in the head with a hidden firearm. His injuries resulted in severe brain damage, the removal of part of his skull, and the paralysis of his right arm. He currently is learning to walk again, with assistance.