Veterans Memorial continues push to complete project

Do you remember when the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial first began?  It all started with an idea and dream of Red Montgomery. 

We had no idea where it would be built, but a lot of spirit and faith and determination led the way.

We started with an empty lot of dirt. We held many fundraisers such as the still-continuing balloon release. We kept going to raise the much needed money to see this dream come into reality for all of Van Zandt County to admire and be proud for everyone to come visit and encourage others to see.

Our veterans can be proud to have this much respect shown to them through a Memorial such as we have in this county. Their honor, courage and loyalty to us all can be seen and felt every day someone drives by and looks up at the large flag and other tributes on display.

Help us finish this project with the final item to be added, the kneeling soldier. It will be bronzed and placed on its pedestal in the Memorial Plaza.

We have several upcoming and ongoing fundraising events.

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