Veterans and Residents Gather in Grafton for Historic Dedication
Alton Mayor Goins praises Morrow, Grafton, for new memorial tribute for sacrifices of World War II soldiers.
ALTON - Veterans, elected officials, and community members gathered Saturday morning, June 6, 2026, in Grafton to dedicate the National Memorial of Military Ascent, a monument honoring veterans and the broader wartime service and sacrifice of Americans, in a ceremony held on the anniversary of D-Day.“Thank you all for coming out today to honor our veterans and dedicate this memorial,” Mayor Mike Morrow said.Alton Mayor Goins said the timing of the dedication added to its significance...
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