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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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Did you know that the Indiana War Memorial was designed after World War I to honor the Hoosier Veterans and casualties of the Great War?
Located in the Indiana War Memorial Historic district, the Memorial houses a 30,000 sq foot museum that tells the story of Indiana’s military history.

*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.

#IndianaWarMemorials #IndianasBestKeptSecret

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Did you know that the Indiana War Memorial was designed after World War I to honor the Hoosier Veterans and casualties of the Great War? Located in the Indiana War Memorial Historic district, the Memorial houses a 30,000 sq foot museum that tells the story of Indiana’s military history. *** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months. #IndianaWarMemorials #IndianasBestKeptSecret

Early on the morning of January 17, 1991 the Persian Gulf War began.

The Persian Gulf War was the response to Iraq`s invasion and annexation of Kuwait. Learn more about the Gulf War at the Indiana War Memorial and Museum, open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free!

*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.

#IndianaWarMemorials

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Early on the morning of January 17, 1991 the Persian Gulf War began. The Persian Gulf War was the response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. Learn more about the Gulf War at the Indiana War Memorial and Museum, open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free! *** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months. #IndianaWarMemorials

William H Grider, of Colburn , Tippecanoe County, Indiana was inducted into the U.S. Army in January 1943.

Grider received two Bronze Service Stars and the Air Medal for his extensive bravery in World War II with the 8th Air Force`s strategic bombing campaign against Nazi-occupied Europe.

Visit the Indiana War Memorial and Museum to see William Grider’s medals on display and learn more about other Hoosier heroes from World War II. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9a.m. to 5p.m. Admission is free!

*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.


#IndianaWarMemorials #WorldWarIIHeroes

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William H Grider, of Colburn , Tippecanoe County, Indiana was inducted into the U.S. Army in January 1943. Grider received two Bronze Service Stars and the Air Medal for his extensive bravery in World War II with the 8th Air Force's strategic bombing campaign against Nazi-occupied Europe. Visit the Indiana War Memorial and Museum to see William Grider’s medals on display and learn more about other Hoosier heroes from World War II. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9a.m. to 5p.m. Admission is free! *** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months. #IndianaWarMemorials #WorldWarIIHeroes

Commemorate your Veteran`s legacy this Veterans Day by purchasing a Brick of Honor from the Indiana War Memorials Foundation.

The Brick of Honor will be placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument come spring of 2025, creating a lasting tribute to your veteran`s service and sacrifice in the heart of Indianapolis.

Learn more about purchasing a brick: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/commemorate/.

#VeteransDay #IndyBricksofHonor #MonumentCircle

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Commemorate your Veteran's legacy this Veterans Day by purchasing a Brick of Honor from the Indiana War Memorials Foundation. The Brick of Honor will be placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument come spring of 2025, creating a lasting tribute to your veteran's service and sacrifice in the heart of Indianapolis. Learn more about purchasing a brick: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/commemorate/. #VeteransDay #IndyBricksofHonor #MonumentCircle

Do you ever wonder how the Indiana War Memorial found its home in the Indianapolis area?

Learn more about the history and the construction of the Indiana War Memorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq3ckOZhH3U.

#IndianaWarMemorial #indysbestkeptsecret

(Image: Bass Photo Co Collection, Indiana Historical Society.)

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Do you ever wonder how the Indiana War Memorial found its home in the Indianapolis area? Learn more about the history and the construction of the Indiana War Memorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq3ckOZhH3U. #IndianaWarMemorial #indysbestkeptsecret (Image: Bass Photo Co Collection, Indiana Historical Society.)

On this day in 1920 the Treaty of Versailles took effect, officially bringing an end to World War I.

Visit the Indiana War Memorial and Museum to learn more about World War I and the Treaty that was to bring peace to the world in the years that followed. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free!

*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.

#TreatyofVersailles #WorldWar1

(Image: history.com)

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On this day in 1920 the Treaty of Versailles took effect, officially bringing an end to World War I. Visit the Indiana War Memorial and Museum to learn more about World War I and the Treaty that was to bring peace to the world in the years that followed. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free! *** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months. #TreatyofVersailles #WorldWar1 (Image: history.com)

On January 8, 1866 a public reception was held for the 28th United States Colored Troops, the only African American regiment organized in Indiana.

The original battle flag for the 28th Indiana Regiment is on display at the Indiana War Memorial and Museum in the recently relocated Eli Lilly Civil War Exhibition. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free!

*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.

#CivilWarHistory #IndianaWarMemorials

(Image: 28th USCT at the Battle of Crater, July 30, 1864. Painting by Don Troiani)

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On January 8, 1866 a public reception was held for the 28th United States Colored Troops, the only African American regiment organized in Indiana. The original battle flag for the 28th Indiana Regiment is on display at the Indiana War Memorial and Museum in the recently relocated Eli Lilly Civil War Exhibition. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free! *** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months. #CivilWarHistory #IndianaWarMemorials (Image: 28th USCT at the Battle of Crater, July 30, 1864. Painting by Don Troiani)

Commemorate your Veteran`s legacy this Veterans Day by purchasing a Brick of Honor from the Indiana War Memorials Foundation.

The Brick of Honor will be placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument come spring of 2025, creating a lasting tribute to your veteran`s service and sacrifice in the heart of Indianapolis.

Learn more about purchasing a brick: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/commemorate/.

#VeteransDay #IndyBricksofHonor #MonumentCircle

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Commemorate your Veteran's legacy this Veterans Day by purchasing a Brick of Honor from the Indiana War Memorials Foundation. The Brick of Honor will be placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument come spring of 2025, creating a lasting tribute to your veteran's service and sacrifice in the heart of Indianapolis. Learn more about purchasing a brick: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/commemorate/. #VeteransDay #IndyBricksofHonor #MonumentCircle

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