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| NEWS FROM O’FALLON CITY HALL FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The O’Fallon Veterans Monument is nearing completion. On March 29, crews will begin placing the granite bases and 15 pillars listing the names of O’Fallon veterans. In addition, the flag pole, parking light, and entrance and roadside markers will be installed. The concrete base and electrical wiring has already been completed. Landscaping will begin in late April. “The O’Fallon Veterans Monument has been a great public-private partnership,” said Mayor Gary L. Graham. “It is exciting to see all of the hard work coming to fruition.” The City provided the land for the monument and paid for the parking lot and electrical extension to the site. In addition, the City recently approved an agreement with the Veterans Monument Association to provide basic maintenance for the monument grounds. The Veterans Monument Committee raised money to pay for construction of the monument and has established a foundation to maintain the structure over time. The Monument Dedication is scheduled for May 29 that will include a military flyover and presentations from local and state government and Scott Air Force Base. |