Letters to the Editor

Brandon Sun - PRINT EDITION

Committee still making plans for Brandon Veterans' Memorial

By: Uncredited

Saturday, Sep. 8, 2012 | Comments: 0

Please permit me the opportunity to update the citizens of Brandon of the progress on the Veterans’ Memorial to be constructed on the corner of Victoria Avenue and 11th Street.

As has been reported in the media, a good portion of the funds have been raised and the police station has been completed. The committee is now waiting on the city, specifically the engineering department, to modify the parking lot, develop the green space and tender the work for the installation of the monument.

We have been assured that the tender will be let this fall and that the work will be completed in time for the dedication ceremony to be held in June 2013. In the meantime, the Veterans’ Memorial Committee is continuing to raise funds, working on the donor board and planning the dedication ceremony.

The members of the committee would sincerely like to thank the many organizations and individuals who have donated and to remind people that if they wish to remember a veteran, that they can still do so. All donations of $100 can have the name of veteran being remembered inscribed on the donation board.

Donations can be dropped off at the Brandon City Hall treasury department.

By this time next year, Brandon will have a memorial to recognize the sacrifices made by the thousands of veterans from our community.

DON BERRY, Chair

Veterans’ Memorial Committee

Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition September 8, 2012

Rate this
This article has not yet been rated.

We want you to tell us what you think of our articles. If the story moves you, compels you to act or tells you something you didn’t know, mark it high. If you thought it was well written, do the same. If it doesn’t meet your standards, mark it accordingly.

You can also register and/or login to the site and join the conversation by leaving a comment.

Rate it yourself by rolling over the stars and clicking when you reach your desired rating. We want you to tell us what you think of our articles. If the story moves you, compels you to act or tells you something you didn’t know, mark it high.

Sort by: Newest to Oldest | Oldest to Newest | Most Popular 0 Comments

You can comment on most stories on brandonsun.com. You can also agree or disagree with other comments. All you need to do is register and/or login and you can join the conversation and give your feedback.

There are no comments at the moment. Be the first to post a comment below.

Post Your Comment

The Brandon Sun does not necessarily endorse any of the views posted. Comments are moderated before publication. By submitting your comment, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. New to commenting? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

Please permit me the opportunity to update the citizens of Brandon of the progress on the Veterans’ Memorial to be constructed on the corner of Victoria Avenue and 11th Street.

Please subscribe to view full article.

Already subscribed? Login to view full article.

Not yet a subscriber? Click Here to Signup

Please permit me the opportunity to update the citizens of Brandon of the progress on the Veterans’ Memorial to be constructed on the corner of Victoria Avenue and 11th Street.

Subscription required to view full article.

A subscription to the Brandon Sun Newspaper is required to view this article. Please update your user information if you are already a newspaper subscriber.