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Memorial to those who served will be paid for in bricks BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
A new monument in Veteran’s Park will be paid for one brick at a time. VFW Post 1782 is offering engraved bricks to grace a paved area around the memorial, which will honor all branches of service.
Post Commander Rick Gwynn’s goal is to have the $20,000 stone in place by Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11. That will require the sale of at least 200 bricks. The first one has been spoken for, according to Gwynn. Polar Chevrolet/Mazda bought the larger of the two sizes. The White Bear dealership chose a red brick with a flag that will bear the inscription: Polar Chevrolet/Mazda thanks you for your service.
“People can have a brick inscribed with their son’s name or father or grandfather who served,” noted Gwynn, who plans to buy one himself. “This is a lasting tribute.” Sales will kick off Memorial Day at the VFW following a ceremony at Union Cemetery. Samples of SEE MONUMENT, PAGE 9A
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