The Duneland School
Corporation Veterans Memorial Committee invites the community and Gold Star
parents to the unveiling of a new Duneland Schools Veterans Memorial on
Saturday, May 27, at 9 a.m., in the Chesterton High School Stadium, 2125 S
11th Street, Chesterton. Those in attendance may park in the CHS northeast
parking lot.
A monument honoring
those who served in the military has been an ongoing goal of Chesterton High
School administrators and staff. The June 2, 2016, death of 2014 CHS
graduate and West Point Cadet Mitchell Alexander Winey provided the catalyst
that set the project in motion and helped make this dream a reality.
The large granite
monument featuring the emblems of the five branches of the armed forces
along with the American flag will honor the memory of those who attended
Duneland area schools and made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our
great nation. These heroes attended what is now the Duneland School
Corporation that was formed by the consolidation of the Jackson, Liberty and
Westchester Township schools.
“The area
comprising the current Duneland School Corporation has had sons that have
given their lives for our country from as early as the Revolutionary War
through the current conflict in Afghanistan,” said Jeff Van Drie, CHS
Principal. “We have chosen to place this monument in a highly visible area
that can be viewed for many years to come by students and the community. All
area veterans are welcome to help us dedicate this memorial.”
On Saturday
morning, Gold Star parents in attendance are asked to register their loved
one at the event and may bring his/her photograph that morning to be on
display at the unveiling.
The DSC Veterans
Memorial committee includes many school and community volunteers who have
worked together on this special project. It was made possible through
generous donations that were made in tribute to these individuals, and all
who serve, by area residents, businesses and grateful citizens from across
the country.