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Funds Being Raised for Statewide Veterans Memorial

Nominations can be made for a $1 donation.

A private foundation known as the Connecticut State Veterans Memorial Inc. has been established to raise money for a memorial in Rocky Hill where the names of the state's veterans will be located in one place.

The estimated cost is $1.2 million, and half of the funds have already been raised. The other half will be raised through public appeal and a nominating process. For a $1 donation, a friend or loved one who has served in the military may be nominated to be included on the memorial. The so-called “Honor Roll of Heroes” will be located across from the State Veterans Home.

To donate online with a credit card, visit this website: http://www.cthonorsvets.org/Donate.asp. Yet another way is to download and print a nomination form from the site, fill it out, include a check, and mail it to the address provided.

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The Connecticut State Veterans Memorial project will be 100 percent funded through private donations.

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