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Members of the groundbreaking team: from left, memorial architect Fran Scott, Judge Executive of Oldham County David Voegele, Oldham County Schools Superintendent Will Wells and South Oldham High School student Lucas Platt.
Oldham County breaks ground on veterans’ memorial

More than 100 people attended a groundbreaking ceremony for a new veterans’ memorial in Oldham County, including World War II Medal of Honor recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams.

Williams, a survivor of the Battle of Iwo Jima, was guest speaker for the event and said he was thankful to be a part of the ceremony.

"True Americans want to be involved in the future of America," he said. "We must continue to remind ourselves of the sacrifices that have been made by so many."

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