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The Monument Opening and Dedication

The Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument Opening and Dedication

Held in partnership with the Columbia Association

 Thursday, May 14, 2026
 Vivian C. "Millie" Bailey Park
11 a.m.

Join us for an afternoon of honor and remembrance as we celebrate the opening and dedication of the newly completed Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument.

After over ten years of planning, the Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument is almost complete! We look forward to celebrating its unveiling with you at this landmark event in May. Be one of the first to see the monument and hear from speakers representing local and state organizations, then enjoy a picnic-style lunch immediately following the ceremony provided by Mission BBQ and dessert courtesy of the Howard County Chamber of Commerce.

Major Grant Providers

Howard County, Maryland

State of Maryland

Land Donor

Leadership Sponsor

Cole & Joan Schnorf

LG-Tek

Reflection Sponsor

The Gillette Family

Charter Sponsor

Dennis & Sandy Schrader

Ed & Fern Hamel Family Foundation

Jack and Lisa Terry

Rand Griffin

Ron & Cyndi Gula

Wanda Riddle