The flags for the World War II/Korean War memorial were raised on September 6th and will be flown through the construction period. They are lighted at night by a solar powered LED light mounted atop the pole.

Below are a few photos to depict the great progress being made on our memorial. Our fund now stands at $141,950. Donations are still needed and being sought.

The weather has been uncooperative lately, bringing rain and showers every time the plaza concrete pour is scheduled.  It now appears that the beginning of the week of August 5th might open a window for this part of the project to occur. We have ordered the flagpole and are awaiting its arrival, after which it…

More progress and good news this week! The concrete for the end pedestals, flagpole base and curved walls has been poured and the formwork has been removed. The contractor will utilize the next period of construction to waterproof the wall and provide the necessary drainage from behind the wall as well as connecting drainage from…

Much progress has been made since our last update. The concrete for the end pedestals and flagpole base has been poured.  Formwork for the curved wall is nearly complete, and the concrete pour for that portion of the work is expected to occur on Monday, June 24th, weather permitting. On Thursday, June 13th, the Veterans…

The reinforcing for the wall, the flagpole base and the end pedestals have been placed, and formwork for the end pedestals and flagpole base are in place.  During the week of June 2, it is expected that the formwork for the walls will be set with concrete to be poured as soon afterward as weather…

The foundation for the memorial wall has been poured.  During the week of May 20, a brief respite from periodic rains allowed the contractor, Brashear Construction, to get the foundation excavated and poured in concrete. Now awaiting the foundation to cure and another weather break to permit the forming of the wall that will also…

Site excavation for the project began on Monday, April 29th, with an official groundbreaking on Wednesday, May 1st. The groundbreaking event, a significant milestone for our project, was attended by approximately twenty people. Notably, Winchester Mayor JoEllen Reed and several esteemed veterans, including a retired Major, a retired Lieutenant Colonel, and a retired Colonel, were…

The Clark County Veterans Council recently announced it had passed the halfway mark in fundraising for the Clark County War Memorial. This is an important milestone. Read the article on WinCity Voices.

Chuck Witt and Greg Yates appeared on the WKYT Mid-Morning show on Tuesday, November 7 to discuss the memorial project. You can watch that segment now. (WKYT live video)