Another great day was had at the “Shrine” yesterday.
Several hundred guests shared their Saturday with us as the Gold Star Family Monument was unveiled.
There were several Gold Star Families in attendance and we cannot say thank you enough to the families that this monument honors.
Commander Greg
[ The Gold Star family is one that has experienced a loss of a loved one–an immediate family member – who died as the result of active-duty military service.America's Gold Star Families.org ]
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the War Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum we thank the Northeast...
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the War Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum we thank the Northeast Indiana Gold Star Family Committee for choosing our Hallowed Grounds as the location of this beautiful Monument!!!
The committee was made up of, Matt Careins, Tiffany Careins, Alena Gillum and Gold Star Family Dave and Lory Grames.
This Woody Williams Foundation Monument is an ever lasting tribute to the Gold Star Families.
This monument continues to affirm our mission that “No Veteran Will Be Forgotten”, by ensuring that their families are not forgotten either.
Thank you all for bestowing this Monument to our facility and more importantly to the families of our fallen comrades.
Greg Bedford
Commander
War Veterans Memorial Shrine and Museum
Fort Wayne Veterans Memorial Bridge
Fort Wayne Veterans Memorial Bridge, over the St. Marys River, renamed to honor local veterans, located along Lafayette Street (Spy Run Avenue) at Superior Street near The Old Fort. Street View photo from Google Maps
Residents are invited to attend a dedication ceremony for the renamed and renovated Fort Wayne Veterans Memorial Bridge on Sunday, September 17 at 7:30 PM.
Last night was a special evening as our city and local veterans came together to dedicate the renamed and renovated Fort Wayne Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Last night the Veteran's Memorial Bridge over Spy Run was dedicated. Thanks to our amazing Fort Color Guard for participating in the ceremony. We're so pleased for this beautiful addition to Fort Wayne honoring our veterans, and that the construction is finally done!
Some of our INDOT team was on hand last night to help dedicate the Fort Wayne Veterans Memorial Bridge on U.S. 27 in downtown Fort Wayne! The bridge honors veterans from all military branches with all of the great new features that thousands of motorists will get to see every day.
ICYMI: The Veteran's Memorial Bridge dedication and ribbon-cutting took place on a beautiful evening last Sunday, September 17th. The military pride of the Fort Wayne community is both humbling and inspiring. Thank you!
Veterans Memorial Bridge since its completion, still under the lights at sunrise this morning. A really picturesque addition to the downtown skyline. #fortwayne#veteransmemorialbridge#drone
Now and into the future, the Fort Wayne Veterans Memorial Bridge will serve as a tribute to the sacrifices made by local veterans, both past and present.
The Fort Wayne Veterans Memorial Bridge and Pontiac Street Market have earned state awards for excellence in construction. Read: https://rb.gy/zp2mhz
The Fort Wayne Veterans Memorial Bridge and Pontiac Street Market have earned state awards for excellence in construction.
Read: FORT WAYNE VETERANS MEMORIAL BRIDGE AND PONTIAC STREET MARKET RECEIVE EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARD April 29, 2024 - The Fort Wayne Veterans Memorial Bridge has received the 2024 Building Contractors Association of Northeast Indiana (BCA) Excellence in Construction Award in the “Specialty” category, and the Pontiac Street Market received the BCA Excellence in Construction Award in the $1 Million to $5 Million category.
SAR PATRIOT MARKER: as read by Seth Bradtmueller during the Patriot Grave Marking of Colonel Alexander Ewing on 16 September 2023 in Ft. Wayne, IN.
The center of the SAR Patriot Grave Marker contains a picture of a Minute Man; the first volunteer for the American Revolution. He was ready to go “at a minute’s notice.”
The Minute Man is surrounded by 13 stars which represents the original 13 colonies.
The date of 1775 is the generally agreed upon date of the start of the American revolution.
The term “Patriot” at the bottom of the marker signifies someone that served or supported the American Revolution.
Finally, the Grave Marker contains the letters “S”, “A” and “R” which stand for the recognizing organization, the Sons of the American Revolution.
John McGauley