In a unanimous vote at its regular September meeting, the Henderson City Council approved a request from the American Legion Post #60 to create a Veterans Memorial at the entrance to the Henderson Police Station on Breckenridge Street.
The circular space is about 25 feet in diameter and currently is planted with shrubbery. The American Legion Post #60 plans to raise the funds necessary to construct a memorial. The City Council, however, reserves the right of final approval of the design and placement of the memorial.
The explanation in the agenda package stated that “having a dedicated site for such a memorial will honor the men and women of our community that served our nation. It will give our community the opportunity to remember and reflect on the sacrifices made by many.”
Other than the cost of monthly electrical costs associated with lighting, the city wouldn’t be paying for any part of the memorial.
