Veterans Plaque Unveiling at Old North Memorial Garden

Two new plaques were unveiled at the Iraq-Afghanistan Memorial at the Old North Memorial Garden. One plaque describes the dog tags as representing each American serviceperson who lost their life in the wars (the count currently stands at 6,970). The second plaque, a bronze poppy wreath, honors servicepersons from the British Commonwealth that have died.

Plaque unveiling by General (ret.) Martin Dempsey, former U.S. Joint Chief of Staff (right) and General (ret.) Sir Mike Jackson, former British Chief of the General Staff
Taps was played during the ceremony for the plaque installation at the Old North Memorial Garden

A plaque describes the dog tags as representing each American serviceperson who lost their life in the wars (the count currently stands at 6,970).
A bronze poppy wreath plaque honors servicepersons from the British Commonwealth that have died.

(L-R) Rt. Rev. Alan Gates, Bishop Diocesan, Simon Boyd of the Soldiers Fund, British Consul General Harriet Cross., General (ret.) Sir Mike Jackson, former British Chief of the General Staff, Stephen T. Ayres, Vicar of Old North Church and General (ret.) Martin Dempsey, former U.S. Joint Chief of Staff
Bagpipes at the Old North Memorial Garden ceremony
Stones recount the servicepersons who have died in U.S. wars (currently 6970).

Bruce Brooksbank has maintained the Old North Memorial Garden for several years
Two new plaques were installed at the Old North Memorial Garden. One plaque describes the dog tags as representing each American serviceperson who lost their life in the wars (the count currently stands at 6,970). The second plaque, a bronze poppy wreath, honors servicepersons from the British Commonwealth that have died.

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