BENCHES- Plans call for the installation of eight benches made of Montana stone. The Donor’s name will be affixed to the bench with a 3”x 6” bronze plaque stating “Donated By (donor’s name)”. Individuals or Companies who donate a bench also receive a 15” miniature of the Cowboy (see below), one (1) 8x8 brick and ten (10) 4 x 8 bricks. There are two (2) remaining.

STORY PLAQUES- The two story plaques set at the entrance to the Memorial and address the story of the Cowboy and the themes of the Memorial. The Donor’s name will be attached to the front of the stand on a 3”x 6” bronze plaque. The inscription on the plaque may read “Donated By (Name of Donor )” or “Remembered By (Name of Donor)”. The donor also receives five (5) individual bricks and one (1) 8x8 brick. There is one (1) remaining.

FLAGPOLES- There are seven (7) 10-foot flagpoles flying the flag of each branch of the service, the Montana State flag and a POW/MIA flag. All have sponsors except the US Army flag. The sponsor’s name will be placed on a 3” x 8” bronze plaque and attached to the cleat box on the pole. In addition the Donor receives either one (1) 8 x 8 brick or five (5) 4 x 8 bricks.

MINIATURE of the Cowboy- This miniature is a fifteen (15) inch replica of the life sized bronze that is displayed at the Memorial site. Local artist David Lemon’s creation has been the subject of many favorable comments. (See the story plaque that relates to the “Cowboy”). This is a limited edition of 100 with 68 left.

 

BRICKS- There are two types of bricks: 8"x8" or the 4"x8". Bricks may be for either an individual or to commemorate a battle, date or unit.

 

The 8"x8" brick has six (6) lines with a maximum of 14 characters per line including spaces.

 

The 4"x8" brick has three (3) lines with a maximum of 14 characters per line including spaces.