Cadiz Rotary Club Fully Endorses Trigg County Veterans Memorial Project

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The Cadiz Rotary Club has fully endorsed the continued, phased development of the Trigg County Veterans Memorial, committing financial support to the project. The memorial currently features a beacon for nine fallen Fort Campbell soldiers, and plans are in place for a 300-foot concrete learning path with 12 obelisks, an amphitheater, and other outdoor exhibits if fundraising efforts are successful over the next few years.

Why it matters

The Trigg County Veterans Memorial project aims to create a living, breathing location to honor the county's military history and provide a space for memorial remembrance and light visitor recreation. The Rotary Club's endorsement and financial backing will help ensure the project's success and continued development.

The details

The Trigg County Veterans Memorial project is a sizable undertaking that has already raised over $150,000 for 'Phase 2,' which will cost about $450,000 and include a 300-foot concrete learning path with 12 obelisks memorializing the county's military history. 'Phase 3' would include the development of an amphitheater, and other planned features like extra parking, restrooms, a garden, and outdoor exhibits could become a reality if fundraising efforts succeed. WoodmenLife has committed to placing flag poles and service academy flags along the berm, and the Trigg County High School Career and Technical Center is among the community partners involved.

• The memorial's beacon for nine fallen Fort Campbell soldiers was cemented and commemorated last year.
• The hope is to have all planned phases of the memorial completed in the next 'three-to-four years.'

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