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Carver County Veterans Memorial Photos by Mark Mitten The crowd was quiet, with their hands over their hearts during the dedication ceremony of the Carver County Veterans Memorial and Registry Sept. 7 in Mayer. A large crowd attended the dedication ceremony for the new Carver County Veterans Memorial and Registry Sept. 7. It is located in Mayer, on the southwest corner of Ash Ave. (State Hwy 25), and 1st Street (County Rd 30), and is open to the public. The featured speaker was Larry Herke, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. Carver County Commissioner Tim Lynch was the master of ceremonies, introducing Mayer Council Member Elizabeth Butterfi eld, Pastor LeRoy LaPlant of St. Mark Lutheran Church in New Germany, Carver County Veterans Memorial and Registry committee chair Stan Heldt, State Senator Dr. Scott Jensen, State Representative Jim Nash, and US Congressman Tom Emmer, who lives in Delano. “This memorial has been a few years in the making . . . Congratulations to all of you who put this together,” Butterfi eld said. “We dedicate this memorial to those who have gone before us, who are currently serving, and those who will be coming after us.” Carver County Veteran Services Offi cer Dan Tengwall, along with Carver County Veterans Memorial and Registry Secretary Myron Taylor, encouraged soldiers and military families in attendance to come forward, presenting them with Blue Star fl ags to take home. Heldt explained some of the memorial’s features. He highlighted a large row of paver stones, set in concrete, with veterans’ names imprinted on them. Heldt welcomed attendees Attendees solemly searched the pavers for names of family and friends who were in the armed service, respectfully pointing them out and sharing memories. MAYER LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL theran @mayerlu •Character •Caring •Christ-centered Call 952-657-2251 for an education success consultation. MAYERLUTHERAN.ORG 952 657 2251 | 305 FIFTH STREET NE • MAYER Guide to Mayer & New Germany 2019-2020 31