Veterans commission accepting paver applications
Dave Sheldon, with the Kootenai County Honor Guard, hugs 2016 Distinguished Veteran Margaret Ogram of Post Falls Post 143 American Legion after the City of Hayden's Veterans Day ceremony Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
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The city of Hayden Veterans Commission will accept qualifying applications to engrave pavers for a Veterans Day installation Oct. 13 at the PFC Robert J. Gordon Veterans Memorial Plaza in front of Hayden City Hall for $150.
To qualify to have a veteran’s name placed on a paver:
• The veteran must be currently serving or have served under honorable conditions in the United States Armed Forces (DD-214 or other qualifying documentation of honorable service is required). Military personnel discharged prior to 1940 and organized military groups are exempt from this requirement.
• Residency in Hayden is not required.
• The city has two installations per calendar year: Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
To learn more about the Commemorative Brick Program and the PFC Robert J. Gordon Veterans Memorial Plaza, contact the Recreation and Community Events Department at 208-209-1080 or visit Hayden City Hall, 8930 N. Government Way.