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Lubbock County judge asks public to help fund veterans cemetery bell tower - KCBD
Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish is asking the public to help fund a bell tower for the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery. This important project comes just a couple of months after the cemetery opened its gates to honor those who served.
This important project comes just a couple of months after the cemetery opened its gates to honor those who served. Judge Parrish envisions the bell tower as a significant enhancement, improving what he describes as "a small but meaningful show of respect" for our local service members. A formal dedication ceremony for the entire cemetery is already slated for the coming weeks.
Judge Parrish hopes the communitys support will ensure "families feel very honored by what we are doing for their service member." He anticipates that the experience will be deeply moving, stating, "sometimes its just youre overcome with emotions when you hear the sound coming from this bell tower to honor the loved one who is now being laid to rest in this hallowed ground." This initiative offers Lubbock residents a direct opportunity to contribute to a lasting, tangible tribute for our veterans.
The proposed bell tower seeks to provide a resonant, emotional tribute at a place already consecrated to honoring West Texas heroes.
Common questions
What is Judge Parrish asking the public to help fund?
- Judge Curtis Parrish is asking the public for financial assistance to fund a bell tower for the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery. He believes this tower will be a significant enhancement, providing a meaningful show of respect for local service members and their families.
Why does Judge Parrish believe the bell tower is important?
- Judge Parrish envisions the bell tower as an important enhancement for the cemetery, aiming to honor local service members. He hopes the community's support will ensure families feel very honored by what is being done for their service member.
Has the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock already opened?
- Yes, the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery opened its gates just a couple of months before Judge Parrish made this funding request. A formal dedication ceremony for the entire cemetery is also slated for the coming weeks.
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