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CARROLLTOWN -- A new monument will memorialize those who have served in the American Legion Post 506 area.
As the project nears construction, officials are turning every stone to ensure area veterans are properly recognized.
"We have many veterans in our area, and we want to make sure we list everyone that served our country," Post 506 Senior Vice-Commander Michael Ryan said.
The current memorial at Post 506 does not include names of local veterans, and Ryan said members recently voted to raze its aging monument in favor of a new memorial.
The new monument will honor those who grew up and took the military oath in the Post 506 area, which includes Carrolltown, Elmora and Saint Benedict.
But the new monument will be unique, Ryan said, as it will also include veterans that settled in the area after their service.
Active duty, National Guard and Reserve Forces will be recognized, Ryan said, as well as members from Post 506 that have at least three years of good standing.
"We want to properly capture and honor everyone with local ties," Ryan said.
Work on the new monument will include rebuilding the foundation and constructing six granite stone walls.
The names of all veterans will be engraved onto bronze plaques that will be placed on the stone walls.
Ryan said the project should be completed by November, and he is hopeful a dedication ceremony can be held on Veterans Day.
"This is an inspiring project, and we hope we can include everyone that served," Ryan said.
For more information or to register a veteran, visit www.americanlegion
post506.org.
Ryan said submissions are due May 15, and verification of the veteran's service is required.
Mirror Staff Writer Calem Illig is at 814-946-7535.