The fourth row of legacy tiles purchased by loved ones to honor military service. The tiles honor both the living and those that have since passed. |
A third row of tiles border our beautiful landscaped site. |
More tiles from our beautiful memorial site at the Wood County Courthouse in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. |
In addition to our beautiful granite memorial, these legacy tiles honor the service of loved ones from our area. |
Assumption High students by Monument on Nov. 11, 2009 dedication. |
Alison Bruener, Cori Cephas, Molli Burgeson, Jeff Radtke and Vinnie Santora, students at JEHS, singing the National Anthem November 11, 2009 |
Gus Mancuso, Principal of John Edwards High School giving the address on Nov. 11th, 2009. |
Paving stones dedicated to our Veterans. |
Dr. Tom Marshall as Master of Ceremonies, Nov. 11th, 2009. |
Some of the over 200 spectators at the Nov. 11th, 2009 dedication of pavers. |
Ms. Molly Thomas, Music instructor, playing the echo for Taps November 11th, 2009. |
Assumption High student, Tori Severin, playing taps at Nov.11,2009 ceremony. |
On May 30th, 2009 community members gathered in the front of the Wood County Courthouse in Wisconsin Rapids, Wi to dedicate 42 Legacy Stones. |
The Legacy Stones were placed along the sidewalk surrounding the Wood County Veterans Memorial. |
COLOR GUARD: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2534
American Legion Post 9 |
Those gathered reflect on the invocation provided by Rev. James Altman, Assumption High School Chaplain. |
Rebecca Elsen, student at Assumption High School sings the National Anthem. |
Wood County Veterans Committee member, Brian Ruesch, leads the dedication of the Legacy Stones. |
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East Junior High students, Chelsea Tauschek and Sadie Hicks led the Pledge of Allegience. |
Wisconsin Rapids Mayor, Mary Jo Carson, addresses the audience
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Norman J. "Ozzie" Leiser stands as he is recognized as an honoree. |
So proud of Grandpa Leiser |
1952 Photo of Norman J. "Ozzie" Leiser. Mr. Leiser was honored by his family with a legacy stone. Leiser served 4 years as a Seabee in the Korean War. |
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Marilys Meier looking at the legacy stone which was dedicated to her husband, Rexall Meier, on May 30th, 2009. (Photo by Terrylea Ness) |
Nancy Quick and Karen Schill reading some of the stories sent in to the Committee. These soldier's stories are designated with a (S) after the name. If you have a friend or family member honored on the Memorial, please send us a story of his dreams, hobbies, etc. We hope to have a story for each of the Veterans in the future. |
Tom Marshall our "Master of Ceremonies" November 11, 2008 |
Jack Kahoun introducing members of the committee, November 11, 2008 |
Laura Moy playing "Amazing Grace" at November 11, 2008 Memorial Dedication. |
Student playing Taps at November 11, 2008 Memorial Service. |
Sarah Hellerude of Immanuel Lutheran School reading "Flanders Field" at November 11, 2008 Dedication at Wood County Courthouse Memorial |
THIS PICTURE OF THE MEMORIAL IS AVAILABLE FOR $10.00 FROM ANY OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS. IT COMES UNFRAMED AND IN A MAILING TUBE. A VERY NICE PRESENT FOR THAT VETERAN WHO 'HAS EVERYTHING'. THE PRINT IS VERY READABLE AND THE NAMES ARE FROM THE NOVEMBER 2007 DEDICATION. |
Committee members present at ceremony following dedication at SWCfoundation offices, November 11, 2008 |
Some of the Pavers commemorating local Veterans |
In Memory of our Veterans |
Diantha Neinfeldt showing Charles L. Neinfeldt's name on the Memorial |
Bench at Memorial site |
Rep. Marlin Schneider at Memorial Dedication, May, 2008 |
The Veteran's Committee members from Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids gather at Charley's Pinecrest in Pittsville. |
