I have followed the continuing sage of the potential veterans cemetery in Bucks County. Tomorrow the land deal is expected to be finalized, with construction to start in 2009. Details in "Vet cemetery a done deal," by Theresa Katalinas, Intelligencer 3/26, excerpt:
As of Thursday, without a doubt, two-thirds of the 311-acre Dolington property, situated on Old Dolington and Washington Crossing roads, will be officially in the hands of the federal government, [Bill] Tuerk [VA undersecretary for memorial affairs] said.
“By God, that's where we're going to build this cemetery,” Tuerk said. “We are going to break ground this year. We're going to have an event. We're going to dedicate the place.”
Cemetery designs are being devised and public meetings could come within about six weeks, he said. VA officials will explain the cemetery's build-out phases, where the entrance will be situated and how historic structures will be built around or torn down, Tuerk said.
This is great news! Kudos also to Bucks County Veterans Affairs Director Dan Fraley and Congressman Patrick Murphy.
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Thanks for mentioning Dan Fraley ... he has been one of the key behind-the-scenes guys during the whole effort. He is truly a "veteran's veteran".
(and this is coming from a staunch Democrat ... Fraley's one of those Republicans who really puts the veterans first ... in deed as well as word).
I've been very impressed with Mr. Fraley; he works hard at his job.
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