Members of Navy Seabee (Construction Battalion) Veterans of America’s Island X-4 (New Castle), together with Island X-3 (Warsaw) members, raised funds to have the Seabee Memorial Monument at Marion National Cemetery built. Colors at the Oct. 5 dedication were presented by veterans of the Delaware County Honor Guard. Nate LaMar gave the dedication speech. He talked about a recent trip to Washington, D.C., and the memories his visit evoked. He discussed his family’s connection to the military and the Seabees. “From row upon row of ‘gardens of stone’ in our national cemeteries, to Ellis Island, through which my wives’ grandparents and other immigrants passed, these form part of our forefathers’ successful experiment that became the USA. As we dedicate the Seabee Memorial, let’s remember all who have served, and to paraphrase Isaiah 40:31, may the Lord raise up on eagle’s wings those who still serve,” he said.
