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QUIKRETE Creates Specially Dyed Concrete for Cincinnati-Area Purple Heart Memorial

Project Announced by The QUIKRETE® Companies in Honor of Veterans Day

HARRISON, Ohio (PRWEB) November 11, 2005 -- The QUIKRETE® Companies created a specially-dyed purple concrete for the construction of a Purple Heart Memorial in Harrison, Ohio. The monument, unveiled by the J.B. Yeager American Legion Post 199 on Sunday, Aug. 7, is dedicated to those who have received, or will receive, the Purple Heart.

The monument is made of polished granite adorned with a replica of the medal and an engraved dedication. The granite slab is surrounded by purple QUIKRETE® concrete lined with red bricks that are engraved with the names of the post’s 47 casualties or war. In addition, marble benches and flowers line the memorial and two other marble slabs located nearby read the motto of the Purple Heart Order, “Some gave all, all gave some.”

“QUIKRETE was delighted to contribute to such a meaningful memorial honoring men who have served our country and received the nation’s oldest military decoration,” said Dennis Winchester, vice president of sales and marketing for The QUIKRETE Companies.

The QUIKRETE® Companies
Founded in 1940, Atlanta-based The QUIKRETE® Companies manufactures and sells an extensive line of cement and concrete related products to the do-it-yourself and commercial markets. With more than 75 manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and South America producing more than 200 products, QUIKRETE® has unsurpassed product distribution and depth. In addition, the QUIKRETE® Technical Center insures both do-it-yourself and commercial consumers are provided with the most innovative and highest quality products on the market. For additional information on QUIKRETE® or its products, please visit http://www.quikrete.com or call (800) 282-5828.

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The dedication plaque is inscribed with the motto of the Purple Heart Order
The Purple Heart Memorial, unveiled by the Jennings Bryan Yeager American Legion Post 199 on Sunday, Aug. 7, is dedicated to those who have received, or will receive, the Purple Heart.

The completed Purple Heart Memorial, located in Harrison, Ohio, is surrounded by pavers and benches inscribed with the names of Purple Heart recipients.
The Purple Heart is the oldest American military decoration in the world in present use. Recipients of the Purple Heart are indoctrinated into the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH), formed in 1932, which is the only veterans' service organization comprised strictly of "combat" veterans.

Specially-dyed concrete provided by The QUIKRETE® Companies is leveled before curing.

Workers spread specially-dyed concrete provided by The QUIKRETE® Companies into the purple heart mold.

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