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White County dedicates Veterans Memorial to honor 34 fallen residents

By Dean Dyer WRWH Radio
Posted 4:01PM on Monday 30th May 2016 ( 8 years ago )

CLEVELAND — About 300 people gathered in Cleveland Monday for a Memorial Day observance with a special bonus — dedication of the White County Veterans Memorial.

American Legion Post 16 and Northeast Georgia Veterans Society worked in conjunction with the White Board of Commissioners to honor White County citizens who gave their lives for America's freedom. 

The newly-dedicated White County Veterans Memorial stands alongside the recently-relocated service monuments honoring the different branches of military. 

White County Commissioner Terry Goodger opened the observance by recognizing those who organized the effort to have the original service monuments placed in front of the White County Courthouse.

In addition to the Presentation of Colors, Pledge of Allegiance and national anthem, the memorial was dedicated by Ron Webb, president of the Northeast Georgia Veterans Society. 

The names of the 34 White County war causalities from World War I and II, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq wars were read and as each was recognized Paul Kozoroz rang the honor bell. 

The program also included the reading of the names of White County veterans who have died during the past year and ringing of the bell by Tom Chastain, as well as the firing of a 21-gun salute.

Ending the ceremony was playing of taps by White County Honor Guard member Eddie Allen. 

About 300 people gathered in Cleveland Monday to dedicate the White County Veterans Memorial, located in Freedom Park on East Kytle Street.
The White County Veterans Memorial joins the recently-relocated service markers in Freedom Park on East Kytle Street in Cleveland.
Some 300 people gathered in Freedom Park in Cleveland Monday to dedicate the new White County Veterans Memorial paying tribute to the county's 34 military personnel who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
The names of 34 White County citizens who gave their lives in defense of freedom are engraved on the White County Veterans Memorial at Freedom Park in Cleveland.

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