DeSales High School
Alumni Veterans Memorial

At their 25^th class reunion, the alumni of the class of 1966 embarked upon a project to renovate the Flag Pole Area on the front lawn at DeSales and establish a DeSales Veterans Memorial in honor all DeSales Veterans.

On October 7, 2005, the DeSales Alumni Veterans Memorial was dedicated in a ceremony with DeSales students, alumni, Mayor Abramson and other dignitaries in attendance. The Memorial is a brick-style walkway in the shape of a five-pointed star located in the front of the school. Each appendage of the star represents a specific branch of the military – Army, Navy, Air Force, United States Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard. At each appendage there is a plaque stating the names of those Alumni who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country while serving in that particular branch of service. Below these plaques are brick pavers with names of DeSales alumni who have served in each branch.

If you know of a fellow alumnus that we are missing who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country, please let us know by calling DeSales at 366-6131 or by sending an e-mail to jtgries@bellsouth.net.

If you are interested in adding your name to the others who have served, you may do so at a price of $75.00. A brick will be inscribed with your name, branch of service, and the time frame in which you served (e.g. Frank Hayden, USMC 1968-1969). These bricks are for DeSales alumni only who have served in the Armed Forces, are active or are reservists. If you would like to purchase a brick or who would just like to make a donation to help maintain the Memorial, contact the school at the number above.

Dedication Ceremony: October 7, 2005

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