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Oconee County Veteran's Memorial

"The expression of gratitude is but a paltry acknowledgment of our debt to those who have served our nation with honor both at home and abroad, the debt continues to mount." Oconee County Commission Chairman Melvin Davis.

After nearly ten years of herculean efforts, amidst scandal and scrambling for donations, on July 4th, this year, the Oconee County Veteran's Memorial was dedicated. Hundreds of Oconee County residents, veterans and their families attended the emotional and solemn ceremony.

The memorial is a 13 feet tall and 23 feet long monument of marble with the seals of the 5 branches of the military - Army - Navy - Air Force - Marines - Coast Guard - prominently embedded. It is fronted by a small fountain in a courtyard bordered with flowers. The flags of the 5 services, as well as the United States and Georgia flags frame the background.

Much of the labor and materials were provided by local businessess.

The memorial is located in Oconee Veteran's Park, 1.5 miles west of the Oconee County Community Center on Hog Mountain Rd (Hwy 53).

Posted by Mike Saunders on 07/17/2008 04:31 PM

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6 Comments on Oconee County Veteran's Memorial

Mike, What a great Memorial! It is a very fitting tribute! Thanks for sharing the info and the photos of this Memorial!

07/17/2008 05:13 PM

by Tony & Darcy Cannon - The C Team (ERA Realty Center)

C Team - thanks for stopping by

07/17/2008 06:47 PM

by Mike Saunders (Keller Williams Realty - Greater Athens)

Good looking monument & memorial. Congrats to your community and I solute it's dedication to get this project completed. Thank you military personnel, veterans, and families for your commitment & dedication. God bless the USA!

07/18/2008 02:32 AM

by Trey Affolter (Keller Williams Realty)

Trey - thanks, it's a very appropriately designed memorial

07/18/2008 06:49 AM

by Mike Saunders (Keller Williams Realty - Greater Athens)

That is a very nice tribute to all of the Veterans who have faithfully served this country. Too bad there was some scandal involved.

07/20/2008 08:52 AM

by Kevin Robinson (Crownline Home Builders)

Kevin - it just adds a little color to the history of getting this monument completed.

07/20/2008 09:09 AM

by Mike Saunders (Keller Williams Realty - Greater Athens)

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