Mister Danforth, chaplain and service officer for the American Legion, told Hooksett Parks and Recreation that the Legion seeks permission to place a Persian Gulf War memorial at Jacob Square, known locally as Veterans Park.

Danforth described a modest monument in granite with a bronze plaque listing the town
9s residents who served in the Persian Gulf campaigns and said the design "will not exceed that size" used on other recent veterans memorials. He added, "we intend to have in color. So, it pops a little bit." The presenter said the memorial would include the American flag and the Kuwaiti flag and that the Legion plans to collect names for the plaque from town participants.

The Heritage/Parks discussion included questions about materials and placement near existing plantings. Park staff noted irrigation lines and ownership of portions of the park (the church and the state were both mentioned as owning parts of the property), and advised coordinating any ground work with DPW and DigSafe.

Parks and Recreation member (name not specified) moved to accept Danforths presentation; another member seconded. The membership voted in the meeting to accept the presentation, and a Parks member said he would notify the town council that the committee had "accepted." Danforth told the commission the Legion intends to fundraise for the project and "ask for no money from the town." He also said the group aims to install the monument next spring, ahead of the town
9s Memorial Day event, and that the Legion will organize a dedication.

The acceptance at this meeting was procedural: Parks and Recreation members agreed to receive the presentation and to inform town council of the committee
9s action. Questions about final placement, formal town approvals, and any required permits or utility clearances were left for follow-up coordination with town staff.

Mister Danforth thanked the commission and the meeting concluded for that agenda item.