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Commission to fund two military headstones and Memorial Day dedication for local veterans
Summary
The commission discussed obtaining two military stones for veterans born in Woodland Park, working with the VFW and cemetery staff to place stones and hold a Memorial Day ceremony; commissioners proposed a $1,000 budget line and said they will request city support and seek additional funds from the VFW and other donors.
Commission members described a project to provide two military headstones for local veterans whose burials in the Woodland Park Cemetery are undocumented or marked only by unmarked graves. The commission said it has coordinated with the VFW and the cemetery manager (Nicole) to place the stones and arrange an honor‑guard ceremony on Memorial Day. Commissioners discussed fundraising and a planned request to the city for budget support.
Key details - Project scope: two military stones intended to honor two native Woodland Park veterans (one World War I veteran, who died of the Spanish flu, and one World War II veteran who died in France); one veteran’s burial location within the cemetery is not precisely known but cemetery staff have confirmed the veteran is interred in the cemetery. - Partners: the commission identified the VFW as a partner for a Memorial Day ceremony (honor guard, dedication) and referenced Rocky Mount Memorials as the monument supplier that holds engraved but unclaimed stones that could be re‑lettered and reused. - Budget: commissioners proposed a $1,000 line in the commission budget to help pay for stones and materials; they indicated they will ask the city for the full amount and seek additional funds or donations from the VFW and other sources if needed. - Installation: commissioners described plans to set stones in a concrete base (donated sand/gravel and volunteer labor were mentioned) and discussed minor materials such as cement and epoxy; the setting work will be done by volunteers (Steve and another member) at no labor cost to the city.
Next steps - Commission will include a $1,000 line in the draft 2026 budget for two military stones and material costs. - Staff will follow up with cemetery manager Nicole and the VFW to finalize placement and the Memorial Day program.
The commission treated the project as an active near‑term effort; no formal vote was recorded during the discussion.
