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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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Today we celebrate Victory in Europe, also known as VE Day. It was on this day, in 1945, the Allies formally accepted Nazi Germany`s surrender, bringing an end to World War II in Europe.

Learn more about the United States and World War II at the Indiana War Memorial Museum. Open from 9am to 5pm, Wednesday through Sunday.

Admission is free!

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

#indianawarmemorials #VEday #VictoryinEurope #WWII

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Today we celebrate Victory in Europe, also known as VE Day. It was on this day, in 1945, the Allies formally accepted Nazi Germany's surrender, bringing an end to World War II in Europe. Learn more about the United States and World War II at the Indiana War Memorial Museum. Open from 9am to 5pm, Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free! *** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to reopen mid to late-September, 2025. #indianawarmemorials #VEday #VictoryinEurope #WWII

On this day, in 1915, the British passenger ship Lusitania was torpedoed by a German submarine off the west coast of Ireland. 1,198 of the 1,924 passengers died, including 114 Americans. This attack hastened America’s entry into World War I in 1917.

Learn more about the United States and World War I at the Indiana War Memorial Museum. Open from 9 to 5 Wednesday through Sunday.

Admission is free!

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

#Indianawarmemorails #WWIhistory

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On this day, in 1915, the British passenger ship Lusitania was torpedoed by a German submarine off the west coast of Ireland. 1,198 of the 1,924 passengers died, including 114 Americans. This attack hastened America’s entry into World War I in 1917. Learn more about the United States and World War I at the Indiana War Memorial Museum. Open from 9 to 5 Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free! *** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to reopen mid to late-September, 2025. #Indianawarmemorails #WWIhistory

Four years ago this month the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument was dedicated in the American Legion Mall.

The Monument honors military families who have experienced loss through service in the United States Armed Forces, representing all branches of service and all conflicts.

This is the first Monument added to the Indiana War Memorials properties since 1998.

#GoldStarFamilies #IndianaWarMemorials

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Four years ago this month the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument was dedicated in the American Legion Mall. The Monument honors military families who have experienced loss through service in the United States Armed Forces, representing all branches of service and all conflicts. This is the first Monument added to the Indiana War Memorials properties since 1998. #GoldStarFamilies #IndianaWarMemorials

The month of May means something special here in Indiana. May is also Military Appreciation Month. Let us not forget our military men and women in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, Space Force and National Guard as well as the contribution of their families. Together, Indiana thanks you for your service!

#indianawarmemorials #militaryappreciationmonth

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The month of May means something special here in Indiana. May is also Military Appreciation Month. Let us not forget our military men and women in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, Space Force and National Guard as well as the contribution of their families. Together, Indiana thanks you for your service! #indianawarmemorials #militaryappreciationmonth

May is Military Appreciation Month! This year honor your Veteran with a Brick of Honor from the Indiana War Memorials Foundation.

The bricks are placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis, creating a lasting tribute to each veteran’s service and sacrifice.

#IndyBricksofHonor #IndianaWarMemorials #MonumentCircle #IndianaVeterans #MemorialDay

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May is Military Appreciation Month! This year honor your Veteran with a Brick of Honor from the Indiana War Memorials Foundation. The bricks are placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis, creating a lasting tribute to each veteran’s service and sacrifice. #IndyBricksofHonor #IndianaWarMemorials #MonumentCircle #IndianaVeterans #MemorialDay

Please join the 500 Festival and the American Legion, honoring our fallen soldiers for the 60th Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial on Friday, May 23rd at 12:00pm EST

This is a weekend to remember and honor the sacrifices made by brave servicemen and women who perished while serving in the armed forces.

This event is free and open to the public.

500Festival.com/Memorial

#500Festival #MemorialDayService #IndianaWarMemorials

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Please join the 500 Festival and the American Legion, honoring our fallen soldiers for the 60th Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial on Friday, May 23rd at 12:00pm EST This is a weekend to remember and honor the sacrifices made by brave servicemen and women who perished while serving in the armed forces. This event is free and open to the public. 500Festival.com/Memorial #500Festival #MemorialDayService #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 Saturday, 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/

#500Festival

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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 Saturday, 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/ #500Festival

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

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