The Lincoln Veterans Memorial Coalition (LVMC) was formed to establish veteran memorials at four Lincoln cemeteries, and as of April 24, 2018, was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit. In 2024, the name was changed and LVMC now operates as the
Placer County Veterans Monument.
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Since the monument unveiling on Memorial Day of 2021, Lincoln residents have had a dedicated place to express their gratitude for those who have served, currently serve, or honorably discharged; but further, to deeply honor those who have lost their lives in the service of the United States. With this monument it has been our goal to honor our Veterans while at the same time promoting civic pride.
We dedicated the new Placer County Veterans Monument on the 101st Anniversary of Armistice Day, known today as Veteran's Day celebrating the end of World War I to honor any military service person who currently or has honorably served in the United States Military, on November 11, 2021.
Our coalition is committed to continue raising private funds for additional panels that need to be completed. While the sunset side has been completely filled, the sunrise side has the center panel completed with panel #8 due to be unveiled this year. Five additional panels remain to be complete and unveiled at future Veterans Day ceremonies.
We raise fund through plaque sales, but also through donations from local citizens and businesses. Currently, we are ramping up a donation campaign for companies to contribute funds that can be used for the placement of multiple plaques for local veterans.
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We also donate one Plaque a month for the Placer County Veterans Advisory Committee's Veteran of the Month program. It is given to the Placer County Veteran selected each month for their contributions to local communities in Placer County.
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The Lincoln Memorial Coalition consists of five organizations: James E. Fowler American Legion Post 264 / Auxiliary Unit 264, Lincoln Hills Veterans Group, Semper Fi Association, Glen Edwards VFW Post 3010 / Auxiliary 3010, and the Women Veterans Alliance.
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Gladding McBean, Placer County Board of Supervisors, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Lincoln have also given their support of this project.