The Coweta Veterans' Memorial Plaza was dedicated on Memorial Day, May 25 2009 in Newnan Georgia. A crowd of about five hundred including many dignitaries braved threatening skies to be present for the occasion.
The Plaza became a reality thanks to the cooperation of the City of Newnan, Coweta County, and private donors that worked together to make the memorial a worthy tribute to those that made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
The ceremony included music, some rousing speeches, and a roaring musket salute. But nothing was as moving as the reading of the names on the Honor Roll, those that perished as a direct result of enemy action in every war since World War I.
As Providence would have it, the rain held off until after the completion of the dedication, as the crowd headed on to other Memorial Day activities in the area.
The Coweta Veterans' Memorial Plaza is located at the Corner of Jackson Street and Temple Avenue. Parking is available on the street or the Male Academy Museum Parking lot.
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What a wonderful day to dedicate the memorial. It sounds as tho it was a well planned event.
Hi Richard. How great it is to have that dedicated today. Such a perfect holiday for such a great commemoration for your city. Hope your holiday weekend was a good one.
Hi Richard...That is a wonderful way to celebrate Memorial Day.
Your photos are excellent. They convey a good sense of the ceremony.
Kate
Perfect tribute on a momentous day. Wonderful pictures and great recap.
Proud day for all Coweta folk.
Don...
It was the perfect day to do it! BTW our medal of honor recipients will be immortalized in sculpture and will be unveiled on Veterans Day this November! How cool is that?
Gary...
It was the perfect day to so just that! I had a great weekend. Thanks for asking!
Richard, That is a perfect time to honor them. You city/county knows how to do things right.
As usual beautiful photos and a great honor to your home town heros.
Great pictures RW! The other night @ a friends house her sister kept calling her hub "RW" (which made me think of you)....she is preparing to be the god mother for my friends new baby & her husband is the "religious witness". HA!
Anything we can do to keep the memories of the soldiers we have lost may keep us from conflicts in the future.
Kate...
It made the day special, that's for sure! Thanks for the comment!
Sheldon...
As a matter of fact, the words "pride" and "proud" came up a lot in the speeches. And you're right, we were all very proud of what was accomplished! Thanks, my friend.
Don...
They really do, don't they!
Pat...
Thanks for the kind words, I really appreciate it!
Kristin ....
Oh, I thought she might have meant "right of way!" Did you ever notice my initials on the side of every highway? lol
Terry...
That is exactly why we need to "never forget!" Thanks, my friend.
Gorgeous photos as always Richard! It sounds like a wonderful event, and something very important for us all to take time to remember.
Hi Richard... it sounds like quite a moving ceremony and a fitting way to spend Memorial Day! BTW, the plaza and your photos of it look great!
Richard, sounded like a great event, and thankfully the rain stayed away...
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A gold star and a salute to Newnan! Looks like you had a terrific turnout & got the best moments of the weather yesterday, too.
Richard, what a great event and tribute to honor your County's fallen heroes.
Richard...I am for most any memorial that pays a REAL tribute to our heors...fallen and otherwise!!!
Great pics of a great event my friend.