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Precast Concrete’s Top Honor Awarded to Darryl Cloud

Selflessness and dedication are two characteristics that define Darryl Cloud. At age 17, he enlisted in the Marines to serve his country in Vietnam. At age 51, after watching his kids complete marathons, he took up running and completed his own marathon by age 55. He is an active donor and volunteer for many charitable causes, and he’s also spent 21 years working for the same company.

On Saturday, Oct. 15, those qualities were honored at the National Precast Concrete Association’s (NPCA) 46th Annual Convention in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Cloud...

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