The GlenLakes Veterans Memorial was dedicated on Nov 12th, 2023. The dedication signaled an end to the building of the memorial and is now a proud and patriotic fixture for the GlenLakes community.
The following is the memorial project timeline, and links to the memorial journal, the memorial dedication, and the memorial brick "Garden of Honor".
Please scroll down this page to review all that was accomplished to create this beautiful and patriotic symbol that honors our veterans.
The following is the memorial project timeline, and links to the memorial journal, the memorial dedication, and the memorial brick "Garden of Honor".
Please scroll down this page to review all that was accomplished to create this beautiful and patriotic symbol that honors our veterans.
Leadership
It all began here at groundbreaking Jan 2023: Founder, Denny Blum, Memorial Board Officer Mike Fulford, Founder Ron Ford, and Project Manager Dicky Keane. Missing: Founder George Friel
Memorial Day 2023, Founder Denny Blum, Founder George Friel, & GLVFA President Curt Reilly
Dedication Day Nov 12, 2024
It was a long road getting to this day: Memorial Dedication Day - Nov 12th, 2023
Memorial Tribute Poem
In Honor Of The Brave For Which This Memorial Serves
In fields afar, where battles blaze,
Our brave stood tall, through darkest days.
With courage forged, they marched ahead,
Their sacrifice, no words need said.
They left their homes, their loved ones dear,
To face the unknown, to conquer their fear.
With hearts of valor, they took their stand,
Defending our freedom, throughout the land.
So let us all remember, with our gratitude true,
The brave men and women, who served the red, white, and blue.
For their service and sacrifice, we'll never forget,
In our hearts, their legacy will forever be set.
- tmc
In Honor Of The Brave For Which This Memorial Serves
In fields afar, where battles blaze,
Our brave stood tall, through darkest days.
With courage forged, they marched ahead,
Their sacrifice, no words need said.
They left their homes, their loved ones dear,
To face the unknown, to conquer their fear.
With hearts of valor, they took their stand,
Defending our freedom, throughout the land.
So let us all remember, with our gratitude true,
The brave men and women, who served the red, white, and blue.
For their service and sacrifice, we'll never forget,
In our hearts, their legacy will forever be set.
- tmc
Memorial Prayer
Let us remember before God, and commend to his sure keeping,
those who have died for our country in war and peace.
For those whom we knew, and those whose memory we treasure,
and all who lived and died in the service of our country and mankind.
For this is the purpose and glory of our GlenLakes Veterans Memorial.
those who have died for our country in war and peace.
For those whom we knew, and those whose memory we treasure,
and all who lived and died in the service of our country and mankind.
For this is the purpose and glory of our GlenLakes Veterans Memorial.
Memorial Project Detailed Journal
and Memorial Dedication Pictures
Although the Memorial Timeline graphic shown above on this page, there were many specific dates when activities occurred, who was involved, etc. In light of the size of this project, a written journal was maintained that details specifics as the project moved along. To review the journal, click on the button below.
Memorial Brick
"Garden of Honor"
Brick "Garden of Honor"
To accompany the memorial, GLVFA building a memorial brick "Garden of Honor" as seen in the picture above. There will be a LIMITED number of memorial bricks made available to purchase given the defined rectangular structure of the brick garden area (450 bricks total). Please visit the memorial brick page for further details on the bricks as well as how to obtain an order form.
To accompany the memorial, GLVFA building a memorial brick "Garden of Honor" as seen in the picture above. There will be a LIMITED number of memorial bricks made available to purchase given the defined rectangular structure of the brick garden area (450 bricks total). Please visit the memorial brick page for further details on the bricks as well as how to obtain an order form.
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As our United States Constitution declares, "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" is what veterans throughout American history have fought for. With Old Glory in their hands and in their hearts, "this they defended". In our beautiful community here in GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee, Florida, our own veterans upheld our American way of life through their own sacrifices and service to our nation. Our Veterans Memorial is a tribute to all veterans in our community, a lasting place of honor and tribute.
Thank you to all Glenlake veterans, and friends, who support our organization and its causes throughout the year. This beautiful memorial is yours, forever more....
Thank you to all Glenlake veterans, and friends, who support our organization and its causes throughout the year. This beautiful memorial is yours, forever more....
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The veteran's memorial will require continual maintenance such as platform paver sealing, granite markers and bench cleaning, U.S. and service flags replacement, and general grounds upkeep.
We ask for your support to assist in this maintenance through a donation that will help keep the memorial looking proud!
We ask for your support to assist in this maintenance through a donation that will help keep the memorial looking proud!