Lombard Veteran's Memorial
Upgrade and Rededication
May 25, 2009
Lombard's Veterans Memorial is located in the
Sunken Garden in Lombard Commons, a beautiful park nearly 50 acres in
size. The memorial itself has been called simply "The Rock."
Ben Pelz, a member of Lombard Boy Scout Troop 51,
decided to upgrade the Veterans Memorial as his Eagle Scout project.
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As shown in the above photo, there are two plaques on the Veterans
Memorial Rock. The photo on the right enlarges the plaque on the
left side of the rock.
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This plaque on the left side of the rock lists names of people who served in the Civil War, Spanish American War, and World War I. It shows "They Served Their Country in Her Hour of Need." Click on the above image to view a much larger photo, and click on that photo to enlarge it enough to read the plaque. Use your browser's BACK button to return to this page.
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The photo on the left shows the newer plaque on the Lombard Veterans Memorial. It can be seen on the right side
of the rock in the above photo.
This plaque shows "They Gave Their Lives for Our Country" and lists local people who died during World War II and in Vietnam.
It also shows that it was dedicated on Memorial Day, May 29, 2000. |
Ben Pelz presented his original proposal to the
Lombard VFW Lilac Post 5815 in September 2008 and discussed suggestions
with the members.
It called for the addition of flagpoles, benches,
and a walkway.
Everyone liked his ideas, and the VFW Lilac Post
5815 and its Ladies Auxiliary both made donations. |
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This page last updated October 23, 2013.
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