Bedford Township will soon have a new veterans memorial.
State Rep. William Bruck recently secured $25,000 in the state budget to support the project’s construction.
“As a veteran, this project is deeply personal to me,” said Bruck. “It was a privilege to work alongside Bedford Township leaders to secure this funding so our community can create a permanent place to honor the brave men and women who answered our nation’s call. Their service and sacrifice deserve to be remembered, and this memorial will help preserve that legacy for future generations.”
At present, Bedford Township has only a plaque commemorating veterans at the township hall. The new memorial will be a set of seven granite towers, six representing each branch of the military. It has yet to be decided what will go on the one in the center.
“I think it’s about time that we do this to show the community how we care about our veterans and our service people,” said Bedford Township Supervisor Al Prieur.
Construction is estimated to begin in late fall 2026 and hopefully be finished by February 2027. According to Prieur, the Bedford Township Veterans Center will be receiving donations to finance the remainder of the estimated $50,000 project.
— Contact reporter Connor Veenstra at CVeenstra@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Bedford Township secures funds for veterans memorial
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