Expansion & Dedication Planned for Iconic Rochester Landmark

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Plans are in motion to expand an iconic Rochester landmark.

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An event scheduled for later this month will honor two Rochester residents who were instrumental in making the landmark a reality and serve as a kickoff for a fundraising effort to expand it.

Rochester business man and community leader Wayne Stillman passed away at the age of 86 earlier this year.

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He helped to lead efforts to raise funds for the construction and future maintenance of the Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial in Rochester, which was dedicated in 2000 and quickly became one of the community's most cherished landmarks.

Stillman was honored for his contributions over the summer, when the City of Rochester changed the street name where the memorial is located to Wayne Stillman Parkway Southwest.

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The event, scheduled for September 14, will feature a dedication ceremony for Wayne and Carol Stillman.

Expansion Planned for Soldiers Field Memorial in Rochester, MN

Saturday’s event will also involve the announcement of an effort to expand the memorial to include space to honor veterans who served their country during the Cold War, Peacekeeping Operations in the Balkans and the Global War on Terror.

Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial Committee

Organizers say the goal is to raise $5-6 million dollars to fund the expansion. The September 14 event begins at 10 a.m.

Donations for expanding the memorial and helping cover regular maintenance costs can be made by clicking here. Families can also donate to the memorial by purchasing a paver that would bear their loved one’s name.