Holcombe Area Veterans Memorial Plans Bell Tower

Community leaders work to find the right location for the memorial's centerpiece.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:07am

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A softly blurred, atmospheric scene of a grassy field with a lone flagpole in the distance, conveying a sense of reverence and contemplation.The Holcombe Area Veterans Memorial aims to create a serene, contemplative space to honor local military service members.Medford Today

While some aspects of the Holcombe Area Veterans Memorial project have stalled, plans for the memorial's centerpiece, a bell tower, are still moving forward. David Staudacher, a local leader involved in the project, is currently scouting out potential locations for the tower, though no single design has been finalized yet.

Why it matters

The Holcombe Area Veterans Memorial is an important community initiative that aims to honor local military service members. The placement and design of the bell tower will be a key focal point that reflects the memorial's significance to the region.

The details

Staudacher, who is overseeing the bell tower plans, is evaluating different sites around the memorial grounds to determine the optimal location for the structure. The goal is to find a spot that will allow the tower to serve as a prominent and impactful centerpiece for the overall memorial.

  • The Holcombe Area Veterans Memorial project has been in development for several years.
  • Plans for the bell tower are currently in the scouting and design phase.

The players

David Staudacher

A local leader involved in the Holcombe Area Veterans Memorial project, who is responsible for overseeing the plans and placement of the memorial's bell tower.

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What’s next

Once a location is selected, the design and construction of the bell tower will move forward as the next major phase of the Holcombe Area Veterans Memorial project.

The takeaway

The Holcombe Area Veterans Memorial is an important community initiative that is progressing, with the placement of the central bell tower being a critical decision that will shape the memorial's overall impact and significance.