The City of Parkville, in partnership with the Veterans Memorial Committee, has announced that a ribbon cutting event has been scheduled for the new Parkville Veterans Memorial on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 4 p.m.
The event will be held at the memorial site, located at the Parkville Spirit Fountain near the Parkville Train Depot, 8701 NW River Park Drive, Parkville. Jim McCall, a member of the Veterans Memorial Committee, will be the emcee for the ribbon cutting event. Speakers will include Parkville Mayor Dean Katerndahl and Major General John W. Rueger, Commanding General, 35th Infantry Division.
The Parkville Veterans Memorial project is a partnership with the Parkville Veterans Memorial Committee – Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Patriot Outreach – the City of Parkville, Park University and the Daughters of the American Revolution. The memorial honors veterans, provides a place of reflection and remembrance and a place of recognition to give thanks to the many men and women who have given their lives for the country.
The ribbon cutting event is the dedication of Phase 1 of the memorial, which includes the Parkville Spirit Fountain, the service flags and landscaping. Phase 2 will include markers showcasing each of the service crests and additional landscaping; the schedule for Phase 2 will be guided by the funds available. Additional information about Phase 2, and donating to this worthy memorial, can be found online at https://parkvilleveteransmemorial.com/.
