Veterans' Walk
Former Board member Chuck Macaluso presented the Veterans'
Walk concept to Chapter 20's Board of Directors in early 2000 to
honor all veterans for their service to our country. The
location of the paver stone walkway is from the parking lot at
1440 South Avenue to the entrance of the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial in Highland Park. After receiving approval from the
Vietnam Veterans Memorial of Greater Rochester, the Parks
Department, and the Monroe County Legislature the project was
started in June 2004.
Dedication of the Veterans' Walk was held on Saturday August
14, 2004. Anyone purchasing a "brick" is required to provide
proof of the veteran's service. Current military personnel are
also eligible to be recognized for their service. Accepted items
are a Discharge Certificate, Separation Form, DD214, VA Card,
SF- 180, pictures of service person in uniform, military ID
card, or verification by an accredited Veteran's Service
Representative.
Applications for the paver bricks can be
downloaded from this website. Completed forms with a check or
money order in the amount of $50.00 should be sent to P.O. Box
12580, Rochester, NY 14612.
| Walk Committee
Members: |
Speakers: |
| Chuck Macaluso –
Chairman |
Chuck Macaluso -
Chairman |
| Karen Ballard |
Nelson Peck -
President VVA Chpt. #20 |
| Nick Deleo |
Maggie Brooks -
County Executive |
| Jack Prinzing |
William Johnson -
Mayor of Rochester |
| Geno Lenyk |
Charles Nesbitt -
State Legislature |
| Tim Sturm |
Joseph Robach –
State Senator |
| Dick Oleksyn |
Gary Beikirch -
Medal of Honor |
| Pat Pudetti |
Tom Gleason –
Chaplain Chpt. #20 |
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Board of Directors: Barry Culhane -
President
Monroe County Government:
Maggie Brooks - County Executive
Monroe County Legislature
Frank Allkofer Director of Parks
John Stewart
Contractors:
Gordon Phillips – General Contractor
Wayside Nursery – Brick Installation
Landmark Electric – Lighting
Marrion Monuments – Bricks and Lead Stone
The Charbroil Restaurant - Caterers
 For
All Veterans
The Veterans Walk
Leading to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Eligibility :
Past or Present Member of the United States Armed Services
Active or Reserve Engraved Brick Purchase Price $ 50.00
 For
Information Contact :
Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 20 Phone: 585- 482-7396
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