Memorial monument fundraising nears end

The Fallen Heroes Memorial Monument Committee is closing in on its goal to raise $130,000 for a monument honoring soldiers killed during World War II and wars that have followed. Retired U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kenneth Kelly, co-chairman of the fundraising committee, said the committee has raised $109,000. "We still need $21,000,' he said. "We are looking to our supportive community to contribute that amount by our tentative dedication day of Veterans Day (Nov. 11).'

Len Painter

Grand Haven

Aug 26, 2011

U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, has been invited to be the keynote speaker at the dedication at Central Park. The committee is also planning a formal ceremony involving veterans and their families.

Kelly said the committee still has 4-by-8-inch bricks available for a $100 donation and 8-by-8-inch bricks for a $1,000 donation. Forms are available at the American Legion Charles Conklin Post 28, 700 Harbor Ave.

Kelly said that the tentative delivery date for the monument is late October.

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