August, 2006
At the 60th reunion of the 43rd Infantry Division Veterans Assn, a memorial service was held at th Connecticut Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, CT, future site of the 43rd Monument and Memorial Brick-walk.
July, 2006
The first of six bronze plaques was forged in New York and arrived in Connecticut in time for the 60th reunion.
August, 2006
The first Memorial Brick order was placed.
February, 2007
The Sunbelt Chapter of the 43rd Infantry Division Veterans Assn. donated the 2nd bronze plaque for the monument.
May, 2007
The Vermont Chapter of the 43rd Infantry Division Veterans Assn. donates the 3rd bronze plaque for the monument. It was forged in time for the 61st reunion in Rutland, Vermont.
June, 2007
A long-time member of the 43rd Assn. donates the 4th bronze plaque for the monument. It was also forged in time for the 61st reunion in Rutland, Vermont.
October, 2008
The 50th Memorial Brick order was received and was sent in for laser-etching.
July, 2008
The 5th bronze plaque for the monument was donated, and the design was started. It has not been forged as yet.
October, 2008
The 43rd Infantry Division Memorial web site was constructed.
June, 2009
The first 50 Memorial Bricks ordered recieved back from laser etching.
August, 2009
The 43rd Infantry Division Veterans Association celebrated their 63rd Annual Reunion in Rocky Hill, CT.
Photo below is the round-up of the usual suspects.
August, 2009
Press releases sent out to local newspapers about the 63rd Reunion and Memorial update.
September, 2009
The first 50 Memorial "Mini Bricks" keepsakes were mailed out.
December, 2009
Direct mail campaign letters sent out to Connecticut and Rhode Island Veteran's Organizations.
February, 2010
We have had a great response from the Connecticut and Rhode Island Veterans Organizations. Many thanks for the Memorial Brick orders and donations we have recieved so far. Keep them coming!!
November, 2010
Direct mail campaign letters sent out to Vermont, Maine & Connecticut Veteran's Organizations.
December, 2010
Direct mail campaign letters sent out to Connecticut area businesses & other Associations "Elks, Rotary"
August, 2010
Veterans at the 64th Annual Reunion, 43rd Infantry Division Veterans Association. Warwick, RI
May, 2011 Bronze plaque of Gen. Leonard F. Wing Sr. and the 43d Shoulder Patch are being forged.
June, 2011 Monument design complete and contract given to Zocco Memorials in Bloomfield, CT
June, 2011 Second order of 58 Laser Engraved bricks sent in for etching.
August 5, 2011 - 43d Memorial Monument Groundbreaking Ceremony
1:30 pm @ CT. State Veterans Cemetery on Bow Lane in Middletown, CT.
July, 2011 The final two bronze plaques have arrived and are ready to be sent to the monument company.
