The city plans to unveil an Operation Iraqi Freedom Commemorative Stone and Bench at Community Field at the June 30 candlelight vigil honoring local soldiers serving in the war on terror.
The city council Monday night endorsed the concept of creating a Veterans’ Remembrance Walk at Community Field that will provide a place for the city to honor veterans of future conflicts and wars.
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