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9/11 Memorial for Katy, Texas to be built

By Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert

Industry Observer

September 19, 2011 03:42 AM

The Fort Bend County Commissioner’s office just approved a the 9/11 memorial for the Katy Area with conjunction with the Rotary Clubs of Katy and Houston Skyline and the museum of Cultural Arts with the support of Precinct #3 commissioners with assistance from the Katy VFW 9182 and the Katy Independent School district including teachers and students.

The memorial will be named The Freedom Pavilion and will not only commemorate 9/11 but also the five branches of the United States Military. The Plaza will be built in the center of the baseball fields at Barker Reservoir.

American Flag and Texas Flag

Tentative plans include putting a mural and tree there will be a five-point star base. At the base commemorative bricks will be sold to honor veterans for more information please go www.bricksrus.com/order/freedompavilion/indexphp.

This is a project that the whole community is invited to participate in.

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Robert Bob Gilbert

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX

Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Yolanda,

This is part of what makes Katy such a great place to live. I think it is wonderful that so many different groups are participating in building the 9/11 Memorial and the area will have its own place to honor 9/11 victims but also 5 branches of the military. The local VFW group is a total class opearation. I will need to check out the bricks.

Sep 19, 2011 04:03 AM

Sharon Paxson

Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA

Newport Beach Real Estate

Hi Yolanda - what a great tribute and so glad that Katy is building this Memorial. That bricks are a wonderful idea.

Sep 19, 2011 08:24 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good localism and good news. I hope you are having a great week.

Life is good!

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Sep 19, 2011 02:03 PM

C. Lloyd McKenzie

Living Albuquerque - Albuquerque, NM

Living Albuquerque

Good Evening Yolanda,
First of all, Kudos to all the Stakeholders that collaborated to make this happen. The City of Katy is doing great things, and sounds like a great place to live

Sep 19, 2011 04:47 PM

Dan Edward Phillips

Dan Edward Phillips - Eureka, CA

Realtor and Broker/Owner

Good Morning Yolanda, this is an excellent project to honor both the victims of 9/11 and all veterans. The location sounds great as it will attract many to the site.

Sep 19, 2011 10:52 PM

Jim Frimmer

HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA

Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

In the center of the baseball fields. I hope it's not what it sounds like because some people could get hurt chasing those long fly balls!

Sep 20, 2011 06:10 AM

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Baker Residential and Commercial Properties Inspections - Springfield, VT

Home and Commercial Properties Inspections Vermont

Howdy there Yolanda my friend, you sure do post mighty outstanding blog posts of both Local info and mighty helpful Real Estate info for folks to enjoy and learning from by visiting them at your mighty fine New Homes for Sale in Katy, Texas blog. Folks sure will find each of your blog posts to be mighty enjoyable reading when they take the time to visit. Folks if you are needing help when wanting to buy a David Weekley New Construction Home, then be sure to take the time to talk with Yolanda. By doing so, you'll sure learn she is the one an only one to work along side.

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