From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE – The dedication of the Alabama Fallen Warriors Monument in Trussville’s Veteran’s Park has been scheduled for Monday, May 29, 2023, at 2 p.m.
The Alabama Fallen Warriors Project has been in the works since 2016, when Mark Davis (US Navy) and Retired Marine Colonel Lee Busby had a vision to build bronze busts to honor Alabama’s fallen warriors.
According to the Blue Star Salute Foundation, the monument will include 115 concrete columns representing military service members killed in action.
“Each column will display a 3 by 6-inch giant dog tag listing the name, rank, age, and location of death,” the website description said. “It will also include 111 (12 by 12 inch) pavers honoring those Military Service Members who died a Non-Hostile Death.”
Trussville Mayor Buddy Choat recently released the following letter to the public:
“Dear Community Members:
On behalf of the Trussville Veterans Committee and the Trussville City Council, I invite you to join us for the dedication of the Alabama Fallen Warriors Monument on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at Veteran’s Park, 105 Parkway Drive.
The monument honors the 226 brave Alabamians who lost their lives while serving in the War on Terror. These heroes made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our nation and protect our freedoms, and we want to ensure that their memory lives on.
The ceremony is an opportunity for our community to come together and pay tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. It is a time to reflect on their bravery, dedication, and commitment to our nation, and to express our gratitude for their sacrifice.
We know that the families and loved ones of these fallen heroes will be in attendance, and we hope that many of you will join us in supporting them and honoring their loved ones. The ceremony will be a solemn and respectful occasion and will include remarks from those who made this monument possible, a 21-gun salute, taps, and a moment of silence.
We are proud to honor the memory of these Alabamians who gave their lives for our country, and we encourage all members of our community to attend. If you have any questions, please contact the Trussville Veterans Committee at trussvillevetcommittee@outlook.com.
Sincerely,
Buddy Choat
Mayor, City of Trussville”