Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial

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The Memorial Dedication ceremony is on schedule for May 30, “Memorial Day” at 11:00 AM.

The eleven engraved granite memorials are scheduled to be installed on April 14 and 15 completing the major feature of the memorial design.
The Memorial Dedication Program, it is expected to be about an hour long.
All Veterans are encouraged to wear their uniforms or other clothing to recognize their military service.
Free Hot Dogs and Ice Cream and water will be available.
Commemorative Coins and a special Copper Dedication Coin will be available for purchase to help fund the Memorial.
A beautiful 116-page Souvenir Booklet that chronicles the memorial design and construction, Veterans Names and Donors will be available for purchase at the dedication ceremony. It is also available for order on-line by using the Souvenir Booklet Order Form. All attendees who donated $250 or more will receive a free Souvenir Booklet.
Please bring lawn chairs if you’d like, a limited number of park benches will be available next to a designated area for wheel chairs near the stage.

Name the Eagle Contest

A very successful “Name the Eagle” contest was just completed to choose a name for the Eagle mounted at the entrance to the memorial. Third, fourth and fifth graders at Weisenberg and Northwestern elementary schools submitted eight-one names for the eagle. They were asked to research ideas, with their parents and teachers, for names that have a connection with military, history and patriotism.

The winning name, chosen by the Memorial Committee members is “FREEDOM” submitted by Harper Slaski (5th grade Northwestern) and Mrs. O’Niel’s 3rd grade class (Weisenberg). Please see the attached document for second and third place winners and their names. This turned out to be a very successful and well received event that connected our elementary students, teachers and parents to this community project. The energy and excitement from the students was a joy to see.

Benefit at Eight Oaks Distillery

The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber, The Veterans & Military Council and Western Lehigh Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring an event at Eight Oaks Distillery June 1st 5:30 to 7:30 to benefit the Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial. $3 off your first cocktail and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.