Marion, IL – The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office joined local leaders and community members Monday for a Veterans Day Ceremony and the unveiling of a new memorial sculpture at Veterans Airport in Marion.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the event drew a large crowd as residents gathered to pay tribute to the men and women who have served the nation. The new memorial sculpture, titled “American Flag Presentation,” honors the solemn moment when a folded flag is presented to a fallen service member’s family.
The project was led by Eagle Scout Joseph Hampson and supported by generous donations from the Harrison Bruce Foundation, the Allan and Wanda McCabe Family Foundation, and the Eagle Scout community. The Harrison Bruce Foundation also contributed $200,000 to the Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois.
Sheriff Jeff Diederich, who attended the event, expressed gratitude to local veterans, saying, “Thank you to all our Veterans for your service and sacrifice.”
The memorial now stands as a permanent reminder of the sacrifices made by America’s service members and their families.
This Veterans Day event underscores the continued community commitment to honoring local heroes and preserving their legacy for generations to come.
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