PROGRESS TO DATE
- March 2007 Project initiated by members of Fletcher/Pehacek Post 121 of the American Legion
- May 2007 Memorial design prepared by Neil Anderson
- November 2007 Project turned over to the project executive committee for completion
- November 2007 Preliminary approval of the Greenwood Cemetery Board to locate the Veterans Memorial in Greenwood Cemetery
- January 2008 Philosophy / goals / objectives written for the project
- March 2008 Project fund raising initiated
- March 2008 Standing committee formed to coordinate and bring the project to completion
- May 2008 Public Relations, Construction and Fundraising sub-committees organized and goals and objectives for each sub-committee established
- May 2008 Project introduced to the public at the River Falls Memorial Day celebration
- May 2008 Informational presentations conducted
- June 2008 Final lease with the Greenwood Cemetery Board approved and signed by all parties
- July 2008 Start of construction of the River Falls Veterans Memorial at Greenwood Cemetery
- December 2008 Construction has progressed significantly. Landscaping, sentinel stones, flag masts and the wall are all in place.
- May 2009 Construction is complete. Pavers are still available for purchase.