FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Local Veterans Service Office Seeking Oldest Veteran
Monday, October 25, 2010
Lee County’s Veterans Service Officer John Sandrock is seeking Lee County’s oldest living veteran. The absolute deadline for submission of names to Mr. Sandrock is noon Friday, November 12, 2010. Date of birth can be verified by presenting any of the following documents: NC driver’s license or official picture ID, birth certificate, or family Bible. Lee County residence can be verified by presenting any of the following documents: NC driver’s license or official picture ID, utility statement, property tax document or other official document.
Once determined, Lee County’s oldest living veteran will represent Lee County and be acknowledged through a bronze hand cast on the Wall of Oath in the new North Carolina Veterans Park that will open in July 2011 in Fayetteville. A team of artists will cover the state bringing with them the materials needed to obtain the castings of each veteran and county soil samples.
“The North Carolina Veterans Park will be a beautiful facility, a place of inspiration and support. This will be the place where veterans can share their experiences, as well as witness the pride and gratitude our state feels for their service. The sacrifices intrinsic to military service will be acknowledged with beautiful architecture and public art. As part of the exhibits, a wall is being constructed that will bear a bronze cast mold of a veteran and soil sample from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties, “Joe Bryan, NC Association of County Commissioners President, Wake County Commissioner.
Submissions for Lee County’s oldest living veteran should be directed to Mr. John Sandrock, Lee County Veterans Service Officer, located at The Enrichment Center, 1615 S. Third Street, Sanford 919-776-0501 ext. 209. The absolute deadline for submissions is noon Friday, November 12, 2010. The Enrichment Center will be closed on Thursday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
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