SHARONVILLE — The city's $720,000 Patriot Pointe Veteran's Memorial is expected to be ready for dedication on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

        The city is contributing $550,000 for construction of the memorial next to the Sharonville branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County off Thornview Drive, just south of Creek Road.

TO DONATE

Make checks payable to the Sharonville Veterans Memorial Fund Inc. and mail to Christine Thompson, Sharonville City Hall, 10900 Reading Road, Sharonville 45241. For information, call Mrs. Thompson at 563-1144. Order forms for pavers are available at City Hall. For information about the memorial and dedication ceremonies, call Bill Lewis, 769-3840.

        The city's first memorial to U.S. war veterans also involves major pledges of almost $121,000 to date, with another $45,400 collected through fund raisers, individual donations and the sale of $50 engraved pavers to be included in a memorial walkway.

        About $5,600 is needed to reach the pledge goal of $172,000, said Councilman Bill Lewis, president of the Patriot Pointe committee.

        As the bricks and mortar take shape, residents are talking about the project. Several library patrons generally welcomed the memorial.

        “The purpose of the memorial goes without saying,” said Barb Pendleton, preschool director at Sharonville United Methodist Church. The preschool collected money to buy a paver.

        “It's a good idea, but it does seem to be crowding the area some, too close to other things. But, I'll reserve judgment until it's finished. Regardless, it looks to be a beautiful and peaceful place.”

        Miles Scott, 43, an accountant, supports the memorial.

        “There were 55 million people killed in World War II alone, so I think it's a good idea, really.” Mr. Scott said he was concerned that there was no tribute in early planning to recognize the Jewish sacrifice and Jewish military contributions in the war. He said he hopes they are not forgotten in the memorial.

        Mr. Lewis said there will be no symbolism to any specific religion in the memorial.

        Heidi Dallas, 35, said she is “excited about it. It looks as if it will be a pretty place to visit and adds to the culture of our area.”

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