My Nonprofit Reviews

No one is prouder of the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park than I am. So much has been accomplished over the nine years I have been associated with the Park. During the early years when the first Wall of Honor was installed the contractors worked in mud wearing hip boots and a plastic sheet over the Wall for protection from the weather. From that early start, we now have 19 Walls and 864 Veterans names on those Wall's of Honor outlining a brief record of their service. If you are a Veterans, a friend of a Veteran, or a family member you are encouraged to place their names on the Wall of Honor. It is so important to recognize and honor our fellow Veterans. The progress is outstanding, lights for night viewing and sidewalks were a great asset in development making the Park handicap accessible. The paver bricks in the sidewalk was turned into 684 granite bricks with names on them. This is an on going project. This allows the community to participate in the development of the park by having their name in it. A large black granite POW/MIA logo wall was installed, one of the largest in any Veterans Park. Landscaping brought the Park into a beautiful view of flowers, shrubs, trees, roses and more. A local landscaper works hard to keep the Park looking great. The number of Veterans names on the wall of Honor is testimony of their appreciation, all 864 of them. The huge black granite sign by the highway identifies the Park for what it is. Four black granite Wall's set off the Park entrance. Two of these Wall's identifies Carroll County veterans who gave their lives in combat. A total of 340 KIA's are identified by the conflict in which they made the ultimate sacrifice of their lives. Their families are proud of their service and appreciate the Park honoring them. Another black granite Wall identifies the six service logo's itched into the granite. And the another wall as the "Contributor Wall of Honor" in four categories: Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze. Also an "In Kind contributor Wall". Without these peoples help we could not have this beautiful place to honor our Veterans. There is also a beautiful designed black granite water fountain with two water spouts. A pavilion was designed to match the rest of the park and installed with benches. Small groups hold meetings in this quite setting so they can also view the beauty of the Park. There are also black granite benches honoring Veterans scattered throughout the park. A directory at the entrance identifies the location of the Veteran on the Wall of Honor that is engraved into Georgia Cherokee Marble. Six service flags fly continuously at the Park entrance. With more forthcoming plans in development of this first class Veterans Memorial Park. I believe that no other Veterans Park in Georgia compares with this one. This is because of the many dedicated people who work together to see that our Veterans are honored for the freedom that we enjoy that they have provided for us. There are two events each year at the Veterans Park, Memorial Day and Veterans Day with somewhere between 500 and 700 people in attendance. I think this shows that the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park is well accepted and appreciated in Carroll County. Several other Veteran organizations have also used the park for their events. And, with the help of the Community we will continue to strive to honor our Veterans from the past, present and future. Norris A. Garrett, President

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