Mercer County Veteran's Memorial

Bro Mark called me once last year about making a donating for a brick in honor of our father for the Mercer County Vetran's Memorial. I said I'd be glad to, and was anxious to check see it when back in December. Just off College Avenue up town is a nice little memorial for Mercer County vets. Nice job and glad to have family represented.

These are always well done, actually, and I've seen a few now. Civic pride in honoring those who sacrifice for others is simply an awesome concept. And they can't be constructed without donated materials and labor. Thanks to the businesses and individuals who contributed their resources to honor Mercer County vets.

Stunning mural, dynamic layout and the bricks honor individuals.

Our father is represented as is Phil's boy, Jason who served in Kosovo. Herb was captain of a gunboat in the Pacific during World War II.

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Summer Swim

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