New memorial to honor our Armed Forces

The Freeport Town Planters Society in conjunction with The City of Freeport will honor all Armed Forces veterans with a new memorial at Freeport City Hall on SR20 on Nov. 11. There will be a parade starting at 2 p.m. with the dedication starting at 3 p.m.

A committee of volunteers has raised more than $30,000 to date for the memorial.  The central obelisk of the monument will be polished with gray granite and have a bronze eagle in flight mounted on top. The inscription will read: “With gratitude and Honor to All Who Have Served That Freedom May Soar on Eagles Wings.” Surrounding the central obelisk will be five smaller obelisks representing the five armed services.
For more information, contact: (850) 585-3304 or email: freeportveteransmemorial@live.com.