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Rockwell Veterans Memorial Project
A Rockwell Veterans Memorial has been constructed in the northwest corner of the Rockwell Cemetary. This memorial has been built as a tribute to those men and women who have valiantly served this country.
The Veterans Memorial was dedicated on Memorial Day, May 31, 2004 after the Memorial Day Ceremonies. The invocation was given by Floyd Schlorholtz. Welcoming and Opening Remarks were given by Staff Sergeant Dan Cahalan. The guest speaker was LTC Alan Meyer from the Iowa National Guard. A reading of the names of soldiers killed in action and prisoners of war was given. Taps was played and the raising of the flags was performed by the members of the committee responsible for the memorial. Benediction was given by Floyd Schlorholtz, Chaplain of the Rockwell Legion. Closing remarks and thank you's were given by Mike Echelberger and Staff Sergeant Cahalan. Pictures of the dedication follow.
The names are engraved in 5/8 inch lettering on the front wings of the memorial. There are no titles of rank and are in alphabetical order. New names will be added periodically. The committee requests a donation of $100 for each name of a Military Veteran (honorably discharged) to be engraved on the memorial. The veteran must meet one of the following criteria: (1) was or is a resident of the Rockwell postal mailing area, (2) attended Rockwell school, or (3) is a present or past member of the Rockwell American Legion Post 208. If you would like to have a name placed on the memorial, contact a committee member. The checks should be made out to Rockwell Veterans Memorial Fund. Include the name of the Veteran and the name of the Donor. Please print legibly. All monies go to the memorial fund and any excess will be placed in a perpetual care savings account.
The American Legion Post 208 will act as caretaker of this Memorial so all forms and correspondence should be mailed to: AMERICAN LEGION POST 208**PO BOX 231**Attn: MEMORIAL FUND**ROCKWELL, IA 50469
For more information contact one of the following committee members: Bob Bartlett(822-4640), Dick Gossweiler(822-4943), Ronald Petersen(749-3358), Mike Echelberger(822-4843), or Mel Kruckenberg(822-3123)
Rockwell Veterans Memorial
The center stone is black granite eight inches thick and five feet high, with the service emblems and the following inscription etched into the stone: IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF ALL MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Four wings, also of black granite, two on each side are set at 22 degree angles to the center stone. This is where the names of the Veterans are etched. There are also two black granite benches out in front. The memorial is set on a concrete slab with a star in the center. The American Flag, the flag of the State of Iowa, and an MIA/POW flag are also a part of the memorial.
