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Veterans and First Responders Memorial at Fairfield Glade

July 2025 Press Release

Greetings, 

 

It is with immense pleasure that our Board of Directors announces that the highly anticipated Flag Plaza portion of the Veterans and First Responders Memorial is nearly complete!

 

We have made significant progress recently, including the installation of all 13 flagpoles. Next, we will be adding lights to the plaza and a beautiful fountain in Lake Catherine to serve as a stunning backdrop. Following that, we will install bronze plaques and military and first responder seals on three of the impressive stone display walls.

 

The final touch for this phase will be the installation of the remaining engraved pavers that were recently ordered and are now in storage. Once we receive a few specialty pavers still in production, we will make some final adjustments, then permanently set and seal them in place.

 

We won't be displaying the flags until the formal dedication of the Memorial, most likely in late September or early October. As we get closer to completing the remaining work, we will announce specific plans and share more exciting details about our goals for the Memorial Garden, which is the second phase of our building program.

 

Finally, we want to highlight the outstanding stonework recently completed at the Memorial. This features locally quarried Crab Orchard stone, an incredibly beautiful material. Its appeal is further enhanced by the skilled masonry work done by our local craftsmen at Keck Masonry. This stonework will last for generations, ensuring our Memorial remains a source of pride for years to come. Stop by and see it if you have not already done so. 

 

If you would like more information on the Memorial including information on the engraved pavers or how to make a donation in support of our work, please visit our website at:  https://www.veteransmemorialfg.com/

 

Thank you for your continued interest and support.

 

Phil Smith, President

Board of Directors

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