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Bretland
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 Posted - 01/13/2009 : 10:08:43 AM
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I hope that everyone has seen the progress being made on the Veterans Memorial.
The "eagle has landed" on the Memorial!! This eagle was purchased by the City a number of years ago to go on a planned Veterans Memorial. Those plans fell through and the eagle has been waiting in storage for this new Memorial.
Six flag poles have been installed. These poles will fly the flags of the 6 branches of service that are being recognized. They are the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and the Merchant Marines.
There are also concrete columns in front of each flag pole that will have a plaque representing each service branch.
The memorial bricks have been set in the site. Some of the bricks are engraved. The remaining bricks to be engraved will be done "in place".
The primary flag pole (that will be higher than the service poles) will be installed on the opposite side of the Memorial from the service flag poles. It will carry the U.S. flag. I do not know if other flags will be displayed on the primary flag pole.
Dedication of the Memorial is planned for the weekend prior to Memorial Day. Keep an eye on the Pulse Journal and the Monroe Messenger for details as the date approaches. |
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Posted - 01/13/2009 : 10:12:21 AM
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| Bob, I saw the Eagle and flag poles this weekend. It looks great. |
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summerlover
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Posted - 01/13/2009 : 10:42:23 AM
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| I can't wait to see the finished project! I think it's awesome that the city is honoring our Veterans like this. |
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Bob Kelley
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Posted - 01/13/2009 : 11:07:04 AM
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| Who can you contact to order bricks? |
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Bretland
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Posted - 01/13/2009 : 12:16:46 PM
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Bob K,
Thanks so much.
It has been a very rewarding experience being on the Veterans Memorial committee. I have been able to sit and listen to Vietnam, Korea and WW II veterans talk about the importance of remembering their fallen and surviving comrades. Some of the stories I've heard have truly been amazing.
On a lighter note, you'd be surprised how the service rivalries continue long after these folks have served their country. The banter back and forth between these veterans has been (as the commercial says) priceless.
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Jim Berry
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Posted - 01/14/2009 : 10:35:40 AM
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| The memorial is looking terrific, and I too commend you on you and the committee's efforts. This is a valuable, and meaningful addition to Monroe's "front porch". Thank you for your hard work. |
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slim
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Posted - 01/14/2009 : 10:54:37 AM
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| If you want to see a really nice Veteran's Memorial, check out Springdale's layout. |
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Bretland
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Posted - 01/16/2009 : 10:49:42 AM
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The primary flag pole has been set!!!!!!
It won't be long before the flags are flying.
We need warm weather to get here. Then the finishing touches start.
There will be sidewalks to the Memorial from the parking areas and there will be landscaping done
as soon as possible. There will be benches on the Memorial so folks can sit for a while.
There will be a piece of marble (just below the eagle) that will have an inspiring inscription.
There will be led accent lighting so the Memorial is well displayed at night.
There's also some work (blasting, touch-up) on the concrete that needs to be completed.
The STAR in the middle needs to be painted.
We're getting there..................... |
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Bretland
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Posted - 02/07/2009 : 5:17:50 PM
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There was a mini dedication at the Memorial today.
The six service flags and the American flag are now flying!!!
The service plaques are in place on the concrete pillars in front of the flagpoles.
A few of the engraved bricks are in place.
There's a plywood sidewalk in place from the Chase parking lot to the Memorial.
Go check it out. |
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loaner288
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Posted - 02/07/2009 : 6:50:34 PM
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| It would be nice if they have a formal dedication. Possibly on baseball opening day? This would be a great event for all the kids to be involved in. Hopefully one is already planned. It looks great. |
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Bretland
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Posted - 02/07/2009 : 9:56:36 PM
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The official formal dedication is planned for Memorial weekend.
Details will be published in the Journal, Pulse Journal, Observor and the Monroe Messenger. |
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Boss Hogg
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Posted - 02/07/2009 : 10:27:33 PM
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where is no money on this one, the city is doing something OK,. some folks need to look at the entire picture and realize this is a great city and we are going places, any negative posts on this web may be instrumental in turning things the other way. If there is problem come to a city council meeting.
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Bretland
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Posted - 02/20/2009 : 1:56:14 PM
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I talked to the person in charge of the dedication ceremonies. The agenda is pretty much set but there is a task that the scouts can help with.
I will contact you.
Bob |
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Posted - 02/20/2009 : 10:54:24 PM
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| who has decided on the agenda? not sure there is one yet. what would be better than a group of scouts helping out. |
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Bretland
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Posted - 02/20/2009 : 11:42:11 PM
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The agenda for the dedication ceremony has been worked on for over two months. It has taken a lot of time to line up the proposed speakers, bands, etc..
There's no problem with the Scouts helping. They just had not been asked. An oversight by the committee.
But there is an agenda. We (the committee) just reviewed it this past Thursday night. |
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Posted - 03/02/2009 : 09:09:36 AM
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Wolfie - Thanks so much for posting the pic .....I live at the other end of Monroe and was curious how it all looked!!
Fantastic Job!! |
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Bretland
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Posted - 04/01/2009 : 10:59:56 AM
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an update:
the brick sidewalk from the Chase Bank parking lot to the Memorial is completed. No more walking in the mud.
the landscaping is mostly completed. Thanks to Berns Nursery and the City.
more personalized bricks have been completed. Not all are complete so don't be disappointed if yours is not done yet. However, if your brick continues to be missing then let me know. I will follow up on it for you.
led lights and spot lights are in place on the sidewalk and the Memorial so it can be visited after dark. All may not be working correctly at this time but they will be soon.
the formal dedication will be Memorial Day weekend. The site will be used for the annual City Memorial Day Services on 5/25. Information on these events will be published in the Monroe Messenger, Monroe Observer and the Pulse Journal. |
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Posted - 04/01/2009 : 11:40:56 AM
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I stopped at the Veterans Memorial yesterday, all that can be said is:
"It is beautiful and thank you" |
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Bretland
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Posted - 04/01/2009 : 12:15:04 PM
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No money,
Those are the kind of testimonials that we love to hear!!!! Thank you. |
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Bretland
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Posted - 05/08/2009 : 12:12:11 PM
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Just a reminder that the formal dedication of the Monroe Veterans Memorial will be two weeks from today.
Friday, May 22nd at 6:00 PM |
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John Beagle
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Posted - 05/08/2009 : 12:42:15 PM
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| We need an updated photo of the Monroe Vets Memorial. |
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buckeyenut
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Posted - 05/10/2009 : 8:43:34 PM
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Is it still too late to get a brick put in before the dedication? We've been meaning to add one in honor of all service dogs.
This photo is of Smoky aka Yorkie Doodle Dandy, a war hero dog from WWII. http://www.smokywardog.com/photos.php
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Bretland
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Posted - 05/12/2009 : 06:23:15 AM
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Buckeyenut,
It's getting close on the cutoff for the dedication. Less than 2 weeks!!!
I would say to hand deliver your form to the MACF and hope it gets in the queue. As with most things like this, last minute entries are now arriving. We hope to get all bricks enscribed by the 22nd, but it's first come - first served. |
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John Beagle
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Posted - 05/12/2009 : 1:50:17 PM
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I met with WWII Vet Staff Sergeant Ed MacDonald today.
He urges everyone to buy a brick, even after the dedication on May 22.
Honor our Monroe Vets, buy a brick.
Monroe will honor the city's veterans with a memorial park and monument located on the southeast corner of the intersection of RT 63 and Main Street, Monroe. You can help by purchasing an engraved paver to honor a veteran or all the veterans.
Engrave with veterans name, a family member, a business or an organization.
Three Lines of Text with 15 Characters.
4" x 8" Paver
Call Ed MacDonald at 539-8826 for more information.
Or complete the PDF below:
Support the Monroe Memorial Park and Monument, Buy an Engraved Paver |
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Bretland
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Posted - 05/12/2009 : 4:08:10 PM
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John,
Thanks for the pictures!!!
10 more days till the dedication!!! |
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John Beagle
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Posted - 05/12/2009 : 4:56:13 PM
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The pleasure was all mine. Ed MacDonald is a great man. I hope to be at the dedication for more photos.
Ed wanted me to tell everyon that there is no deadline to order the paver. |
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Posted - 05/13/2009 : 08:23:45 AM
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Ed MacDonald is indeed a great man!!!
Pavers can be ordered anytime. We expect that orders will increase after folks see the Memorial for the first time. The order forms are being handled by the Monroe Area Community Foundation so orders can be accepted well into the future. We will also have paver order forms at the dedication on the 22nd.
The dedication program has been finalized and goes to the printer today. We will be distributing them throughout the community later in the week.
This year the City of Monroe will hold it's Memorial Day services at the Veterans Memorial on Monday, 5/25 at 2PM. We were told last night that State Senator Gary Cates will be in attendance on Memorial Day since he can't attend the dedication ceremony. Of course, that is always subject to change.
Thanks to all for your support of the Monroe Veterans Memorial.
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Posted - 05/19/2009 : 08:22:04 AM
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I have seen the Veterans Memorial in Monroe and it is nice. I think every community should have a Veterans Memorial of some type. Thank you for remembering all Veterans and I will be there to enjoy the Dedication on Friday.
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John Beagle
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Posted - 05/22/2009 : 11:36:48 AM
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| Tonight is the night of the dedication! |
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Posted - 05/22/2009 : 11:46:55 AM
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it's been 3 years since the planning started for this Memorial.
Tonight will be very exciting for all of us involved in the project.
Thanks to all for your support and kind words about the Memorial.
Bob Bretland |
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John Beagle
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Posted - 05/22/2009 : 4:46:09 PM
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| Please bring your brick orderforms with you and give them to Ed MacDonald tonight. He will be tickled at the gesture, I'm sure. |
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Posted - 05/22/2009 : 9:08:49 PM
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| I really wish my husband & I could have made it to the memorial. Do you have any pictures? |
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Posted - 05/23/2009 : 09:53:21 AM
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The Memorial and the Dedication Ceremony were absolutely more than I expected.
The turnout was incredible and the speakers were inspiring. A big thanks to everyone that has worked so diligently to make this happen here in Monroe.
I saw John Beagle and Bryan Garde (I hope I spelled this right) with their cameras in hand so I'm sure there will be lots of great pictures.
THANK YOU TO THE MEN AND WOMAN WHO SERVED OUR COUNTY IN THE PAST, THE ONES SERVING PRESENTLY AND THE ONES WHO WILL SERVE OUR FUTURE.
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!
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