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Committee debates engraving versus plantings for Vietnam memorial back
Summary
Members discussed whether to add reverse engraving to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial or rely on plantings as a low-cost alternative; one member suggested a row of shrubs could make reverse engraving unnecessary.
The committee discussed whether to engrave the reverse of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial or to rely on landscaping to provide a visual backdrop.
A committee member said that five shrubs planted behind the memorial "will eventually grow taller" and suggested reverse engraving might be an unnecessary expense; Chair Kevin Higgins said he would confirm planting species and consult with DPW and vendor contacts. Members agreed to check planting details and the punch list before deciding whether to add engraving to the monument's reverse.
No formal decision was reached; the committee asked staff to confirm the planting species and report back with a recommendation and costs at a future meeting.
