New monument dedicated to Fayette County veterans

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A new veterans monument was dedicated in Veterans Park Tuesday.

The monument recognizes the Fayette County inductees in the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame in Veterans Park.

Since it was founded in 2010, there have been 23 Fayette County residents inducted into the Hall of Fame and 250 individuals overall.

“I noticed as I was coming up the street there’s an elementary school. I hope that those kids, if they ever come to this park, to use this park, that they will see those names, and it will inspire them to do the same,” said Reverand Dr. Jim Thurman.

The monument is located at 650 Southpoint Drive near other veteran-focused monuments and memorials.