Those of us who frequent
the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park often may take it for granted, but
over the years the inscription on the bricks along the walkways had gradually
faded to the point where some were not readable. Last year the Officers submitted a grant
request to the Community Foundation of West Georgia for $1,000.00 to have these
bricks restored. This was finally completed by the contractor on Wednesday July
30, 2014. To accomplish this task
requires sunshine and a dry surface which is hard to schedule and coordinate
with the landscapers.
These pictures were
submitted with the grant request. The
top brick shows the results of years of wear and the lower one was recently
installed.
This picture clearly
shows what they looked like and why it was necessary to restore them. Many of us were unhappy with our bricks being
in such poor condition. When someone
pays for a Memorial Brick they like for it to be easily read.
Contractor Sammy
Robinson and his employee are shown placing tape around the inscriptions before
adding paint to the letters.
The new color has been
added and now it has to dry completely before the process is finished.
Currently the bricks along the walkways look like this
and can be easily read. Plan a visit to the Park and
enjoy this great
improvement. It is wonderful to have
local organizations like the Community Foundation of
West GA supporting our efforts
as we continue to honor
Veterans! Anyone can buy a brick and have their name
put on it or honor someone or even as a memorial gift.
Bricks
can still be purchased by contacting Ron Knowles
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