Community Corner
Heroes Walk Memorial Bricks Installed
Residents can still purchase bricks to honor veterans.
On Saturday, December 10, members of the Berlin Veterans Commission finished installing the memorial bricks in the walkway at Veterans Memorial Park.
“We have 123 bricks on the ground,” said Veterans Commission Chairman, Tom Chesery. “There is still space for more.”
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Chesery said the bricks had been delivered on Thursday, December 8, set out on Friday and were custom fitted on Saturday.
Everyone who had filled out an application before November l has had his or her brick installed. Future orders will be installed after the frost is past, some time in May.
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Veterans Memorial Park is located by Stop and Shop, on Veterans Way in Berlin, between Massirio Drive and Farmington Avenue. A monument and flag to each branch of the military services has been placed in a circle. There are benches at each monument where one can sit quietly, enjoy the beauty of the park and perhaps give thanks to those who have kept our country free.
Anyone who is interested in ordering a brick to bear the name of a veteran who has served, either living or deceased, can get an application from any Veterans Commission member. Applications are also available at the Town Clerk’s, or Town Manager’s office. You can also click on the PDF file attached to this article to obtain an application. It can be downloaded, printed and mailed to Town of Berlin, Attn: Veterans Commission, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037.
Proof of service, a DD214 discharge, will be necessary to purchase a brick. The cost is $80.00. Proceeds from the sale of the bricks will be used to support the maintenance of the park and care of the flags flying there.
