Two Veterans Work To Clean Up Town Of Century’s Neglected Veterans Wall Of Honor

October 29, 2024

UPDATE: We are told the Town of Century began power washing the memorial Tuesday afternoon.

Two North Escambia veterans worked to clean up the Veterans Wall of Honor in Century Monday after seeing how the Town of Century had neglected upkeep.

Sunday morning, NorthEscambia.com published a story about a veterans’ motorcycle club that held a small ceremony Saturday morning in Century to honor those missing in action and that have given their lives for this county.

Viet Nam & Legacy Vets Motorcycle Club member Kris Fleming, who spoke at the Saturday event, returned Monday morning to trim the grass and edge around the wall. Craig Stephens, a retired Marine Corp officer went by and washed the wall.

The “before” picture is above, and the “after” is below.

“Still not the greatest, but better than before,” Stephens wrote on our Facebook page Monday afternoon. ”Best I could do without a water source at the park. If anyone knows of a portable pressure washer who would volunteer some time to clean the rest of the brick and the concrete floor.”

Both veterans said they would follow up with the town about the poor state of the wall, and work to replace name plaques that are broken and missing (pictured below).

The veterans wall of honor was dedicated by the Town of Century on July 2, 2008, at the then Roadside Park, now known as Nadine McCaw Park, on North Century Boulevard at Hecker Road. The town’s latest budget (pictured bottom) does not show any money allocation to maintain the monument.

NorthEscambia.com and reader submitted photos, click to enlarge.

Comments

10 Responses to “Two Veterans Work To Clean Up Town Of Century’s Neglected Veterans Wall Of Honor”

  1. Wife of a Veteran on October 29th, 2024 7:31 pm

    Thank you soooo much for your acts of kindness❤️
    It meant a lot to me that you would do this for your veteran friends and family!!!
    In a world of unkindness, it is very refreshing to know you two still have tons of care and RESPECT in your hearts and souls!!!May God bestow joyous blessings to you both❤️❤️❤️

  2. Alex on October 29th, 2024 2:07 pm

    @ Jim
    You like changing other quotes to your advantage?

  3. James McGuffin on October 29th, 2024 12:45 pm

    Thank you for your service guy’s first off.. 2nd it’s sad that the town of century does not keep this clean just out of respect..

  4. Jim on October 29th, 2024 12:43 pm

    All this Century shaming is just sowing shame on those .that spew it.. Sometimes it’s better to remain silent and be thought a fool then it is to speak and remove all doubt. Doesn’t seem it was important until someone said something and at that point all this patriotism came shining through.
    Ask not what your town and its outstanding council can do for you but what you can do yourself. Getcha a group together like these citizens and do some of the projects you find important to you.
    Have a blessed day.

  5. JJ on October 29th, 2024 11:16 am

    @ MQ
    IT WOULD BE BETTER TO SPRAY THE CITY COUNCIL AND CLEAN THEM UP AND SET THEM IN THE RAIN!!!

  6. Residents on October 29th, 2024 9:44 am

    Pathetic Century just fails at everything. Somebody get that south Florida consultant manager a power washer and a brush! Gomez will bring the soap!

    Please please Michelle Salzman take this towns charter away before they screw up something else

  7. SW on October 29th, 2024 9:32 am

    Another fabulous Century fail.

  8. Willene & Preston Bryan on October 29th, 2024 7:33 am

    Thank you to the men that was so kind to do this.

  9. MQ on October 29th, 2024 6:44 am

    How despicable that the town of Century can’t even honor veterans and keep the wall clean.
    Thank you for cleaning it up.
    Just a thought – there are products you can spray on and the rain takes care of it somewhat. I’m sure someone in the town could purchase it and spray it on.

  10. Bitsy on October 29th, 2024 3:32 am

    Thank you gentlemen.





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