FAIRFIELD — Citizens and veterans alike have an opportunity to leave their mark on the yet-to-be-completed Veterans' Memorial Park by buying personalized bricks for the walkway.

        “Anybody can buy a brick,” said Donald W. Cotton, commander of VFW Post 1069 in Fairfield. “It doesn't have to be a veteran, and it doesn't have to commemorate a veteran.”

        The deadline for buying bricks is March 1. One brick costs $30, two cost $50.

        Planning for the park, which is expected to be dedicated on Memorial Day, is being done by residents, VFW Post 1069, Amvets Post 71 and city officials. It is expected to cost about $20,000.

        The park will be located at Library Park on Wessel Drive. When the new library opens next year, the park will be dedicated as Veterans' Memorial Park. The centerpiece will be a granite wall honoring area residents killed in America's wars.

        Plans also call for a cannon, flags of the United States, Ohio, Fairfield, and Prisoners of War and Missing in Action, and benches and meditation areas.

        “I think it's extremely important ... that we remember all people who have devoted a significant part of their life to defending our freedom,” said Fairfield Councilman Mike Snyder.

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