Palatine American Legion selling commemorative bricks

Palatine American Legion Post 690 is offering a chance of people to honor the military service of family members and others with a commemorative brick that will be part of a display with its newly renovated cannon.

The bricks will be engraved with the service member's name and details of their service.

"This is an opportunity for you to salute a veteran or family member by donating a custom engraved brick. You can also order a brick to honor relatives or friends who are not veterans," said post Commander Paul Clausell. "These bricks will become a permanent foundation for Post 690's restored cannon."

The ground level platform under the cannon will be made from 500 engraved bricks. Bricks cost $110 each.

The post plans to complete and dedicate the restored cannon and bricks on Memorial Day 2022. To become a part of this memorial, download, print and complete the order form from alpost690.us. The form and payment can then be mailed to the American Legion Post 690, 122 W. Palatine Road, Palatine, IL, 60067, or dropped off on Tuesday through Sunday in the Post 690 Club Room.