Wall to honor Warren County veterans

County Executive John Pelham, left, and Veterans Affairs officer Chuck Mayfield place some photos on the Veterans Wall of Honor to be established at the Warren County Administration Building.

?This is designed to give recognition to local veterans,? Mayfield said. ?It?s hard to put a name to a face, but this way everyone will get a chance to see and know our veterans.?

The project was the brainchild of former County Executive Kenneth Rogers, who saw a similar display in Woodbury. Rogers presented a resolution which was passed by the Warren County Commission.

Any military veteran who has been discharged from active military service under honorable conditions will be eligible. Active service means full-time service, other than active duty for training. Once the veteran?s picture is placed on the wall, it becomes the property of Warren County, and will be displayed as long as the program continues.

Requirements for the photos include DD-214 discharge records, which Mayfield says can be obtained at the local Veterans Service here. Photos must be 5×7 inches, but don?t have to be in uniform. There will be a charge of $50 for the display, which will go toward framing and matting of the photos. This is required so the display will be consistent in quality and appearance. All photos will receive the same framing and matting.

Veteran photo displays will be on a first-come, first-serve basis until the area reserved for the display is filled.

For more information on the program, contact Mayfield at the local Veterans Service office at 473-6920.