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HONOR
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EDUCATE
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CELEBRATE
In November 2007, Lower Makefield Township held
their
first ever Veterans Day Parade. Following the parade, a wreath
laying ceremony was performed at the end point of the parade - in
"Pocket" Park. It was shortly after this event that a committee
was formed to explore the possibility of placing a veterans monument at
this location. Since that time, the all-volunteer Veterans
Committee has worked countless hours meeting, fundraising, designing,
coordinating, and working with the township to make this idea a
reality.
Mission
Statement:
Our goal is to create a
timeless
monument
to honor veterans while making Veterans Square an attractive park where
residents can gather with family, friends, and neighbors for both
public and informal events. We hope to create an opportunity to
educate the children of our community about the sacrifices made by our
servicemen and women in a fun, interactive manner.
Our committee is
comprised of veterans, family members of
veterans, and everyday citizens. Our design team,
consisitng of an architect,
landscape architect, an
architect who specializes in historic preservation, and a sculptor, considered the
concepts of
veterans, community, education, and the environment. We greatly
appreciate you taking the time to learn more about this very worthwhile
project. Please help us by helping to spread the word, making a
tax-deductible* contribution, purchasing a "Freedom Paver," or
supporting us in some way.
*as part of a 501
(c) 3
non-profit, your contribution may be tax deductible - consult a tax
professional
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