Visitors Site
Location
The Memorial will be located on Persimmon Point near the Fuel Center. The Flag Display and Wall of Honor will face the water, so that it will be viewable from passing boats. CWC has granted permission to access the Memorial on foot from the parking area, and we will eventually include a walkway, garden and benches.
Phase 1 - Flagpole Display
First things first…Ten flags will fly on 9 flagpoles standing a different heights and will be illuminated at night.
Design
The American flag stands tallest and signifies a unified people.
On the left of the American flag flies the State of Texas flag signifying our devotion to our great state.
On the right of the American flag flies the Lake Cherokee flag identifying our community.
In front of these 3 flags are the flags of the 6 branches of the military that protect us. From left to right: Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.
Flying below the American flag is the somber POW/MIA flag recognizing prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action.
Budget
$57,000
Timeline
Construction started mid-October. We hope to have a flag display in time for our first Veterans Day Ceremony.
Phase 2 - Wall of Honor
Design
A solid wall will run in front of the flag display as seen from the water. A black granite veneer that will have wording sandblasted creating a white lettering effect. There are 3 long panels. The center panel will have “Duty, Honor, Country” in bold lettering. The side panels will contain 126 Veteran names and their dates of service/campaign.
Budget
$45,000
Timeline
The Gala on November 16th will be the major source of funding for this phase. We are also selling spaces for engraved veteran names at $300 which will go directly towards paying for the Wall of Honor. We anticipate starting Phase 2 in December.
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Phase 3 - Landscaping
Design
The Flagpole Display and Wall of Honor will be surrounded by sidewalks, a reflection garden, and benches so that visitors can spend time in a peaceful, beautiful, and serene area.
Budget
We are currently receiving bids from landscapers for this phase.
Timeline
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