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Honor American Veterans with Bricks of Honor

Why do we place bricks? When men and women protect our freedom, will we stand ready to place a marker of their courage and strength?

Bricks of Honor are lasting tributes that honor the memory of individual American veterans. All the bricks are located on the circle surrounding the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Your contribution provides a visual demonstration of your commitment to the brave men and women who have guarded our freedom for generations.

A brick can be purchased for $125. Each brick represents a tax deductible charitable contribution. It will be engraved with the service member’s name, rank, branch of service and dates of service. Bricks are prepared and installed on a quarterly basis, as weather permits.

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Any past or present member of any American military branch with honorable service is eligible to have a brick placed commemorating their service.

Bricks may be purchased by anyone or any organization.

  • Bricks are specially protected, ensuring that engravings make a lasting impression throughout time.
  • You may request the location on the circle where you would like the brick before it is placed.
  • Friends and family can participate in a pre-scheduled ceremony in downtown Indianapolis, when the brick is installed.
  • Souvenir Bricks of Honor may be purchased for $50. Souvenir bricks (3 x 1.5 x .5 inches) serve as mementos for service member families and provide a constant reminder of the brick set on the circle.

Note: Due to the construction on Monument Circle, installation of the Bricks of Honor have been delayed in the north and south quadrants.  Installation will continue to be affected until construction is completed in 2025. We thank you for your patience.

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Find the location of veteran bricks

To find the brick of a particular veteran, search by the name of the veteran listed on the brick. The locator tool will provide you with the quadrant where the brick is installed. Quadrants are identified on the map at the bottom of the page or downloaded below.

Please note, bricks are installed on a quarterly basis, weather permitting, so if your search is unsuccessful, please check back again or email bricksofhonor@indianawarmemorials.org.

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On this day, in 1945, Ernie Pyle died in the Pacific near the end of World War II.

Ernie Pyle was born in Dana, Indiana and was a Pulitzer Prize winning American journalist and war correspondent. He left a legacy of war stories about ordinary American soldiers who fought during WWII.

Learn more about Ernie Pyle at the Indiana War Memorials Museum; open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm Admission is free.

*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to reopen mid to late-September, 2025.

#Indianamilitaryhistory #ErniePyle #IndianaWarMemorials

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On this day, in 1945, Ernie Pyle died in the Pacific near the end of World War II. Ernie Pyle was born in Dana, Indiana and was a Pulitzer Prize winning American journalist and war correspondent. He left a legacy of war stories about ordinary American soldiers who fought during WWII. Learn more about Ernie Pyle at the Indiana War Memorials Museum; open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm Admission is free. *** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to reopen mid to late-September, 2025. #Indianamilitaryhistory #ErniePyle #IndianaWarMemorials

The Gold Mile is an experience for IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon participants and it pays tribute to fallen service members and their surviving families (Gold Star Families). You are invited to volunteer to pay special tribute to our nation’s fallen heroes on May 3, 2025. Located at mile 6 on the backstretch of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, YOU can encourage participants holding American flags, and display photos and banners to honor the fallen.

You’re invited to be part of this special tribute. If interested, complete the following volunteer form at:
https://500festival.wufoo.com/forms/pzq32ki0o1c9uy/

To make a donation to the 500 Festival go to:
https://500festivalfoundation.com/foundation/foundation/campaign/

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The Gold Mile is an experience for IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon participants and it pays tribute to fallen service members and their surviving families (Gold Star Families). You are invited to volunteer to pay special tribute to our nation’s fallen heroes on May 3, 2025. Located at mile 6 on the backstretch of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, YOU can encourage participants holding American flags, and display photos and banners to honor the fallen. You’re invited to be part of this special tribute. If interested, complete the following volunteer form at: https://500festival.wufoo.com/forms/pzq32ki0o1c9uy/ To make a donation to the 500 Festival go to: https://500festivalfoundation.com/foundation/foundation/campaign/

Put your green thumb to the test and join the Plant and Tend volunteer group at the Indiana War Memorial Parks this summer!

Interested in volunteering your time helping beautify our Indiana War Memorials Historic District parks please visit: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/donate/volunteer/

#IndianaWarMemorials
#DowntownIndy

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Put your green thumb to the test and join the Plant and Tend volunteer group at the Indiana War Memorial Parks this summer! Interested in volunteering your time helping beautify our Indiana War Memorials Historic District parks please visit: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/donate/volunteer/ #IndianaWarMemorials #DowntownIndy

Honor your veteran this summer with a Brick of Honor. The bricks are placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis, creating a lasting tribute to each veteran’s service and sacrifice.

Learn more about our Bricks of Honor program: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/commemorate/

#ThankyouVeterans #IndyBricksofHonor #IndianaWarMemorials

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Honor your veteran this summer with a Brick of Honor. The bricks are placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis, creating a lasting tribute to each veteran’s service and sacrifice. Learn more about our Bricks of Honor program: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/commemorate/ #ThankyouVeterans #IndyBricksofHonor #IndianaWarMemorials

In March of 2023, the Indiana War Memorial was presented a framed newspaper article from the original dedication of the Medal of Honor Ceremony in 1999. The framed article is now on display in the Grand Lobby of the Indiana War Memorial.

Stop by and see this newspaper today, along with all our exhibits and artifacts representing U.S. and Indiana military service. The War Memorial is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm.

Admission is free!

*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to reopen mid to late-September, 2025.

#MedalofHonor
#IndianaWarMemorial

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In March of 2023, the Indiana War Memorial was presented a framed newspaper article from the original dedication of the Medal of Honor Ceremony in 1999. The framed article is now on display in the Grand Lobby of the Indiana War Memorial. Stop by and see this newspaper today, along with all our exhibits and artifacts representing U.S. and Indiana military service. The War Memorial is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free! *** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to reopen mid to late-September, 2025. #MedalofHonor #IndianaWarMemorial

Construction Update!

You may have noticed the steps on the south side of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument are under construction. The steps are being replaced. The new steps will be limestone from the same quarry as the original steps.

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument observatory is open Thursday through Sunday from 10:30am. - 5:30pm.

Visit the observatory on your next visit downtown!

#soldiersandsailorsmonument
#downtownindy

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Construction Update! You may have noticed the steps on the south side of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument are under construction. The steps are being replaced. The new steps will be limestone from the same quarry as the original steps. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument observatory is open Thursday through Sunday from 10:30am. - 5:30pm. Visit the observatory on your next visit downtown! #soldiersandsailorsmonument #downtownindy

On this day in 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant in Virginia. This brought an end to the U.S. Civil War after more than 500,000 American deaths.

Did you know the Eli Lilly Civil War Museum is now open in the Indiana War Memorial Museum. Visit the exhibit and see artifacts that have been transferred from the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, as well as artifacts that have never before been on display. The Indiana War Memorial Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 to 5. Admission is free!

*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to reopen mid to late-September, 2025.

#Indianasbestkeptsecret #Indianawarmemorials #VisityIndy

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On this day in 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant in Virginia. This brought an end to the U.S. Civil War after more than 500,000 American deaths. Did you know the Eli Lilly Civil War Museum is now open in the Indiana War Memorial Museum. Visit the exhibit and see artifacts that have been transferred from the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, as well as artifacts that have never before been on display. The Indiana War Memorial Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 to 5. Admission is free! *** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to reopen mid to late-September, 2025. #Indianasbestkeptsecret #Indianawarmemorials #VisityIndy

The U.S. entered World War I in April of 1917, soon after Corporal James Bethel Gresham of Evansville, Indiana traveled to France and fought under General John J. Pershing. Corporal Gresham was the first American soldier to be killed in November, 1917.

Learn more about the life and death of Corporal Gresham: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/2021/04/09/the-first-to-fall/?fbclid=IwAR1PeiixMCT_ozYN0-Eb69dtKJc9x_EhFBlfOO2vm-F2VKdiYIcy7uwGAls

#IndianaMilitaryHistory #IndianaWarMemorials

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The U.S. entered World War I in April of 1917, soon after Corporal James Bethel Gresham of Evansville, Indiana traveled to France and fought under General John J. Pershing. Corporal Gresham was the first American soldier to be killed in November, 1917. Learn more about the life and death of Corporal Gresham: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/2021/04/09/the-first-to-fall/?fbclid=IwAR1PeiixMCT_ozYN0-Eb69dtKJc9x_EhFBlfOO2vm-F2VKdiYIcy7uwGAls #IndianaMilitaryHistory #IndianaWarMemorials

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