Fort Wayne Veterans Memorial To Sell Memory Bricks To Honor Veterans Past And Present Fort Wayne Veterans Memorial To Sell Memory Bricks To Honor Veterans Past And Present
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FORT WAYNE – The Veterans National Memorial Shrine & Museum, 2122 O’Day Road, Fort Wayne, announced a fundraising event to honor veterans from all services and conflicts.
According to Commander Greg Bedford, “The Shrine will be selling personalized bricks designed to honor and memorialize the men and women that have served our great nation.”
Bricks can be purchased in two sizes (4x8 and 8x8). They can be displayed on the Chapel Honor Wall on the façade of the building or on the Vietnam Memorial Walkway. Bricks can be ordered in two colors and sizes for the Chapel Honor Wall.
The 4 x 8 size is $125, and the 8x8 size is $200. They are available in landmark grey and nutmeg colors. Vietnam Walkway bricks are one color (red) and are also priced at $125 for 4x8 size. Replica bricks for display at home or office come with rubber feet and can be purchased for $75. Profits generated from the sale of bricks will help fund the local Shrine and Museum.
All bricks can be personalized with the veteran’s name and service dates plus can be customized with graphics and logos. Orders can be placed online a thatsmybrick.com/vnmsm or order forms can be picked up at the Shrine, or by contacting the Shrine at 260-267-5022.
The Veterans National Shrine and Museum is open Monday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; or by appointment.
