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Dale Bufler is credited with introducing the idea that the Bicentennial Steering Committee provide recognition of military veterans from Darrtown and vicinity during the 200-year celebration. According to the notes of the November 16, 2011 meeting of the committee, Dale suggested the committee construct some type of structure in Darrtown's village square that would be reminiscent of the "Honor Roll" sign that stood in the center of town, during World War II.
"We discussed the details of the Veterans' Memorial. We are considering a monument that will mirror the Walter Alston monument in the southwestern quadrant of the village square. Tentative plans call for a gray structure, approximately 60" wide by 60" high by 6" deep that will be mounted on a base of 66" wide by 12" deep by 8" high. The total cost is approximately $8500. The monument will be placed in the northwest corner of the paved patio in the northwest quadrant. We discussed the idea of adding a flag pole to the site."
Thanks to Harry Ogle and his experience of working with companies in the monument industry, the committee contracted with the Jonus Memorial Arts of Harrison, Ohio for the construction and installation of the veterans monument at a cost of $4707.
Sketch of the Veterans' Monument
RIGHT: This image shows the sketched design of the veterans' monument, as it was commissioned from Jonus Memorial Arts.
For the sake of symmetry, the Committee decided to install a monument of this shape in order to mirror the Walter Alston monument, which already stands in the southwestern quadrant.
Consequently, the monument was specified to be a gray structure, approximately 60" wide by 60" high by 6" deep that will be mounted on a base of 66" wide by 12" deep by 8" high.
Upon completion, the monument was placed on the west edge of the paved patio in the northwest quadrant - in time for the 2014 Memorial Day.
A flag pole, with a solar-powered light, was added to the site and dedicated during the Bicentennial celebration
Dale's idea prompted the committee to being discussing how to best honor military veterans from Darrtown and vicinity.
Numerous conversations followed about the design, location, and cost of a new Veterans' Monument. For details about the discussion, see Chronology of the Veterans Monument.
Eventually, a decision surfaced, as indicated by
During the process, Dale Bufler presented options, in the form of handwritten notes and drawings.
the following notes from the August 29, 2013 Steering Committee meeting:
ABOVE: Members of the Bicentennial Steering Committee
during the 2014 Memorial Day dedication program.
Left to right: Joe Pater, Jack Daniels, Betty Daniels,
Paul Gillespie, Dale Bufler, Fred Lindley, and Ron Wiley
Four benches were installed in the two western quadrants of the village square.
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