Preserve monument vision; move to park

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MEMORIAL MOVE–A fundraising project is underway to preserve this cherished symbol of community service and sacrifice. The Veterans Memorial Monument, which has stood sentry in front of the old VFW property for years, faces relocation after the land was sold and earmarked for future development. To make this vision a reality, the first major fundraising effort is taking shape in the form of a Labor Day Picnic Celebration, Monday, Sept. 1, from noon to 4 p.m., sponsored by American Legion Post 144 and Auxiliary Unit 144 at the L’Anse American Legion Post #144.

by Melissa Newland
On the heels of change at the L’Anse waterfront, a fundraising project is underway to preserve a cherished symbol of community service and sacrifice. The Memorial Veterans
Monument, which has stood sentry in front of the old VFW property for years, faces reloca
tion after the land was sold and earmarked for future development. Local organizers, led by
Matt Elmblad and the L’Anse Downtown Development Authority, have embarked on an ambitious effort to give the monument a new home and elevated status at the entrance of L’Anse Village Waterfront Park. “This project will not be cheap, but I think our local Vets are worth the cost, no matter what that is,” said Scott Elmblad, one of the project’s   coordinators, expressing the deep commitment that is galvanized support throughout the
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