OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN INDIVIDUAL

Jason ReQua — Local 3 New York

Jason ReQua, a 29-year tile setter with BAC Local 3 New York, helped bring the dream of four boy scouts to life in Kendall, New York. These four boys, Ryan Barrett, Jayden Pieniaszek, Noah Rath and Brian Shaw, members of Kendall Troop 94, designed a stunning War Memorial for their four-phase Eagle Project.

The Memorial, honoring the armed forces of the United States of America, has a 39-foot-long red brick wall, with black granite plaques highlighting the American Revolution, the Civil War, World War 1, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, and the War on Terror.

Between the granite plaques are concrete medal lions representing the five branches of the military. Black granite engraved bricks border the memorial sidewalk in honor of veterans who died serving their country, who served, and those currently serving. Additional bricks can continue to be added for veterans in future generations.

This stunning Memorial took time and talent. In total Brother ReQua and his team donated over 1,762 hours to complete it.