Veterans marker to be updated

By Sandy Morris

Anyone who would like to add a veteran’s name to the Shackelford County veterans memorial marker is asked to contact Mary Kay O’Connor at 325-660-2498 by Monday, May 10 at the latest.

Veterans do not have to be deceased, nor do they have to have served in a war to be included on the memorial marker.

O’Connor hopes to have all names updated on the marker in time for Memorial Day, Monday, May 31.

She will need the veteran’s name the way it will appear on the marker as well as proof of service.

The cost of engraving each name is currently $75.

Scholarships are available if money is preventing someone from adding a name to the marker, but the number is limited.

Persons needing a scholarship will need to contact O’Connor to see if they qualify for assistance.