Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park

I think this should go is where it

This is the way Gary Hamel found the rock at Saranac Lake Quarries

The 8 ton rock taken off trailer to put into the spot at the park

The rock will go right between the marks

We discuss where the rock and the wall will go

Making The final decisions

What do you mean we have to do it ourselves

Well guys it’s a go

Paul making some last minute figuring

Gary Hamel giving Dave Gordon a certificate of appreciation

Ronnie and Joyce Huntley receiving there certificate

Wayne Gonyea receiving a certificate

We will put the engraving right here

The rock sitting on the pad that the city dug

View from behind the rock

Paul telling Dave that this is where the engraving will go

Shawn Parrotte and Jonathan Rodrigvez putting up the first flag pole

Most of the flag poles are up

The city guys are busy at work

The sod has been taken out and edging put up for the red stone

Paul couldn’t be happier to see the wall footings going in

Gary Cassavauh and his crew working on the footers for the wall

Gary making sure that everything is straight and level

Paul inspecting Gary's work

The eagle sitting proudly on top of the rock

This is what is engraved on the rock

The park starting to take shape

Another look at the wall and rock

A employee at Plattsburgh Memorial putting the rubber stamp on the bricks to be sand blasted

The bricks being sandblasted

Some of the finished bricks

The Marines at the dedication

All 13 flags going up at the same time

All the flags up in place

The bag pipers playing at the dedication

Commander Pat saying a few word as Steve looks on

A special thanks to Dave Gordon and Scott Bombard for the donated rock, red stone , and the engraving

Gary Laying the first row of bricks

Gary checking the level again ( Nice job Gary )

That’s my brick so I had to make sure it was right

The first four rows up and more will go up in the spring of 2007

Before After

Thanks for all the donations, help and hard work done by everyone