06/21/2026
June 19, 2026
In response to the articles that were recently posted regarding the Walls of Honor and the delay in adding the 2026 honorees, Nassau County Veterans Monument Fund, Inc. believes it is important for the public to understand the full story.
For the past 38 years, Nassau County Veterans Monument Fund, Inc. has managed the Wall of Honor with respect, professionalism, and a commitment to honoring our veterans in a timely manner, and the organization has faithfully held these ceremonies for the past 38 years. Traditionally, the ceremony was held in June. However, following the COVID-19 pandemic, it was recommended that the event be moved to September, and has continued since then.
Earlier this year, we were told that Nassau County intended to take over the responsibilities and obligations with respect to the Walls of Honor, and that Nassau County Veterans Monument Fund, Inc. would no longer be allowed to hold the events honoring those veterans added to the Walls of Honor. Nassau County Veterans Monument Fund, Inc. has, on at least three occasions, indicated to and requested to the County to allow the organization to hold this year’s ceremony in September, however those requests were denied.
Once again, we want to make it clear that we are willing, prepared, and able to hold the ceremony at any time in September and the County still refused to allow us to do so.
While upsetting to those people who have requested to honor their love ones by putting their name on the Walls and despite our ability and willingness to continue to hold the ceremony in September of this year, the organization remains committed to honoring the veterans.
At this time, Nassau County Veterans Monument Fund, Inc. has been engaged in ongoing discussions through legal counsel with the Nassau County Attorney’s Office in an effort to resolve this matter and ensure that the veterans are properly honored on the Walls of Honor at Eisenhower Park. We regret any confusion, inconvenience or misinformation surrounding this situation and hope that all perspectives will be considered before conclusions are drawn.
