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The DeKalb County Veterans Memorial at Brook Run Park was dedicated by the Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County, The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and the DeKalb Veterans Advisory Board on Memorial Day, May 31, 2004.
As part of the development of this lasting tribute to veterans in DeKalb and across the nation, the public is cordially invited to purchase a commemorative brick that will be permanently placed on site at the Brook Run Park. The bricks may be personalized with a special message memorializing a fallen soldier or soldier missing in action; honoring current or past members of our armed forces as well as memoralizing persons or groups who have extended themselves meritoriously for the community.
To make your tax-deductible contribution of $80 to purchase a commemorative brick, just click on the link BUY A BRICK located on this (the DeKalb Veteran Affairs Advisory Board website) download the form, complete and mail to the address on the form.
Your support of this Veterans Memorial Buy A Brick Program will be a lasting, heartfelt tribute to our men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping our freedom free.
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The DeKalb County Veterans
Advisory Board advises and consults with DeKalb County
government on issues of importance to the veterans of
the United States military residing in DeKalb County.
The Board helps ensure that county government remains
responsive to the needs of veterans and ensures that local
veterans are honored appropriately.
The Board assists in the promulgation of news, services
and programs of interest to veterans. It is responsible
for the planning, organizing and conducting of county
ceremonies that commemorate and recognize those who served
our country in the armed forces.
The Advisory Board
is made up of 15 members who represent all geographic
areas of DeKalb County. Members serve staggered one-year
terms. Voting members of the Board must be veterans as
defined by the laws of the State of Georgia. |
