Veterans honored with memorial bricks at Armory Square

zNewsletter Veterans honored with memorial bricks at Armory Square By Gwen Sour November 13, 2026 1 min read From left, Darren Shearlock inserts a brick with the help of Grayson Athey Saturday afternoon at the Armory Square. (Photo by Gwen Sour) Trending MARIETTA -- Veterans and their families gathered at Armory Square for a brick dedication ceremony honoring military service members whose names will remain part of a walk of honor. Michael "Moon" Mullen welcomed attendees, recognized volunteer Jan Powell and explained how a directory helps visitors locate bricks bearing their loved ones' names. The gathering included the Pledge of Allegiance before remarks by retired Master Sgt. Darren Shearlock. Shearlock read the names of those honored with new bricks and reflected on generations of military service as the nation marks its 250th anniversary. "These bricks will remain, reminding future generations that the freedoms that we all enjoy are preserved by real people with real names who are willing to serve," he said. He encouraged attendees to preserve veterans' stories and teach children about their service and sacrifice.