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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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Lt. Karl J. Schoen was born on October 20, 1894 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lt. Schoen was part of the 139th Aero Pursuit Squadron during World War I. He was credited with seven aerial victories during his short time in combat before being killed in 1918. The U.S. Army Air Service airfield at Fort Benjamin Harrison was officially named “Schoen Field” after Karl J. Schoen.

Learn more about Karl J Schoen and other Hoosier men and women who have done extraordinary things during their service at the Indiana War Memorial Museum. The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

*** The Shrine Room will be closing for construction after Veteran’s Day on Nov. 19th and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.

#IndianaWarMemorials

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Lt. Karl J. Schoen was born on October 20, 1894 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lt. Schoen was part of the 139th Aero Pursuit Squadron during World War I. He was credited with seven aerial victories during his short time in combat before being killed in 1918. The U.S. Army Air Service airfield at Fort Benjamin Harrison was officially named “Schoen Field” after Karl J. Schoen. Learn more about Karl J Schoen and other Hoosier men and women who have done extraordinary things during their service at the Indiana War Memorial Museum. The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. *** The Shrine Room will be closing for construction after Veteran’s Day on Nov. 19th and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months. #IndianaWarMemorials

On this day in 1777 British General John Burgoyne and his army of 5,700 men surrendered to American General Horatio Gates after the Battle of Saratoga. This victory was the first big American Victory of the Revolutionary War.

Learn more about the Revolutionary War at the Indiana War Memorial Museum, open Wednesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is free!

*** The Shrine Room will be closing for construction after Veteran’s Day on Nov. 19th and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.

#AmericanRevolution #IndianaWarMemorials #IndianaWarMemorialMuseum

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On this day in 1777 British General John Burgoyne and his army of 5,700 men surrendered to American General Horatio Gates after the Battle of Saratoga. This victory was the first big American Victory of the Revolutionary War. Learn more about the Revolutionary War at the Indiana War Memorial Museum, open Wednesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is free! *** The Shrine Room will be closing for construction after Veteran’s Day on Nov. 19th and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months. #AmericanRevolution #IndianaWarMemorials #IndianaWarMemorialMuseum

Please join the Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis in celebrating Veterans Day beginning Sunday, November 10, 2024.

The Veterans Day Reception & Awards Day begin with a 5:00 P.M. reception, followed by awards at 6:00 P.M. at the Indiana War Memorial, located at 55 E. Michigan Street.

The Veterans Day Service will be Monday, November 11th at 11 A.M. at the Indiana War Memorial, located at 55 E. Michigan Street.

The Veterans Day Memorial Parade will take place Monday, November 11th at 12:00 P.M. beginning at Michigan and Pennsylvania Street.

#VeteransDay #Thankyouforyourservice #IndianaWarMemorials

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Please join the Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis in celebrating Veterans Day beginning Sunday, November 10, 2024. The Veterans Day Reception & Awards Day begin with a 5:00 P.M. reception, followed by awards at 6:00 P.M. at the Indiana War Memorial, located at 55 E. Michigan Street. The Veterans Day Service will be Monday, November 11th at 11 A.M. at the Indiana War Memorial, located at 55 E. Michigan Street. The Veterans Day Memorial Parade will take place Monday, November 11th at 12:00 P.M. beginning at Michigan and Pennsylvania Street. #VeteransDay #Thankyouforyourservice #IndianaWarMemorials

On this day in 1994 the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District was designated a National Historic Landmark District formed by a museum, monuments, and memorials.

No city maintains more acreage to honor Veterans than Indianapolis. The IWM manages 25 acres in downtown Indianapolis. There are 48 monuments/memorials honoring Veterans in Indianapolis, which surpasses every city except Washington DC.

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On this day in 1994 the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District was designated a National Historic Landmark District formed by a museum, monuments, and memorials. No city maintains more acreage to honor Veterans than Indianapolis. The IWM manages 25 acres in downtown Indianapolis. There are 48 monuments/memorials honoring Veterans in Indianapolis, which surpasses every city except Washington DC.

Women’s roles changed significantly during World War I. While many women took up jobs left behind by men who were serving, many women also joined the Armed Forces.

Did you know that the Indiana War Memorial Museum possesses a collection of original women’s uniforms from World War I? Visit the museum Wednesday through Sunday from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free!

#Indianawarmemeorials #womensmilitaryhistory #WWII

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Women’s roles changed significantly during World War I. While many women took up jobs left behind by men who were serving, many women also joined the Armed Forces. Did you know that the Indiana War Memorial Museum possesses a collection of original women’s uniforms from World War I? Visit the museum Wednesday through Sunday from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free! #Indianawarmemeorials #womensmilitaryhistory #WWII

Happy Birthday Navy!

On this day in 1775 the United States Navy was born after the Second Continental Congress authorized the acquisition of a fleet of ships.

Thank you for protecting our seas for 249 years.

Non sibi sed patriae.

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Happy Birthday Navy! On this day in 1775 the United States Navy was born after the Second Continental Congress authorized the acquisition of a fleet of ships. Thank you for protecting our seas for 249 years. Non sibi sed patriae.

Happy Birthday Navy!

On this day in 1775 the United States Navy was born after the Second Continental Congress authorized the acquisition of a fleet of ships.

Thank you for protecting our seas for 249 years.

Non sibi sed patriae.

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Happy Birthday Navy! On this day in 1775 the United States Navy was born after the Second Continental Congress authorized the acquisition of a fleet of ships. Thank you for protecting our seas for 249 years. Non sibi sed patriae.

Enjoy the seasonal changes this autumn with the PocketSights App. The PocketSights App offers a virtual guide for families with children of all ages to get outside and use the city of Indianapolis as their own personal museum.

In addition to taking the self-guided walking tour around the Memorials, the Indiana War Memorials Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 9am - 5pm. Come inside and enjoy a little history.

Admission is free!

*** The Shrine Room will be closing for construction after Veteran’s Day on Nov. 19th and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.

#IndianaWarMemorails #PocketSights

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Enjoy the seasonal changes this autumn with the PocketSights App. The PocketSights App offers a virtual guide for families with children of all ages to get outside and use the city of Indianapolis as their own personal museum. In addition to taking the self-guided walking tour around the Memorials, the Indiana War Memorials Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 9am - 5pm. Come inside and enjoy a little history. Admission is free! *** The Shrine Room will be closing for construction after Veteran’s Day on Nov. 19th and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months. #IndianaWarMemorails #PocketSights

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