Veterans Memorial Construction

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Phases of Construction

Phase I - Carlyle Monument Company of Denison completed the center of the monument and it was unveiled at Memorial Day ceremonies on May 26, 2003.
Phase II - The final list of 937 Veteran names has been submitted.  The monument is to be completed by Veterans Day 2003.
Dedication Ceremonies were held on Memorial Day, May 31, 2004. 

The below photos show construction progress on the monument.
  Click each photo to see an enlargement.  Photos are by Chuck Hanson.

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The center portion of the Monument 
was unveiled May 26, 2003. 

 

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May 26, showing part of the Avenue
of Flags set up for Memorial Day.

 

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Progress on the Monument
 on October 14, 2003.

 

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October 22, 2003
The final 2 panels are in place.

 

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November 10, 2003 - Benches are in place. 
Steel posts filled with concrete guard the
Memorial area from traffic.

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The plaque is just left 
of the left bench. 
"Dedicated to all those who served."

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