New Jersey company creates Sept. 11 memorial

Real Estate Weekly, Oct 31, 2001

Garden State Brickface, Windows and Siding has erected the world's first ever brickface flag on the facade of its main headquarters in Roselle, N.J., in memory of those who were lost on Sept. 11.

The brickface flag, which is indestructible, imperishable, and rock-solid, is also a symbol of the perseverance and strength of our country and the American people. The brickface flag was created by Garden State Brickface, Windows and Siding artisans, who donated their time to create a lasting memorial and to contribute to the patriotic spirit that has kept our country strong since the events of Sept. 11. The brickface flag, which is made of colored cement and measures approximately 5 feet tall by 7 feet wide, was custom designed, painstakingly hand-cut, and features 50 meticulously-crafted stars.

Anibal Bone, a senior member of the Garden State Brickface, Windows and Siding workforce, was one of the skilled artisans who donated his time on Oct. 21 to create this memorial. "I am happy to have been able to use my skills in a way that honors those who were lost on Sept. 11," said Bone.

Larry Landes, President of Garden State Brickface, Windows and Siding, added,

"The brickface flag is a perfect symbol of our country and American values: strong, patriotic and everlasting."