September 9, 2009
Capitol site chosen for female veteran statue
With approval Wednesday from the Capitol Building Commission, the director of the state Division of Veterans Affairs said he hopes to have a long-delayed, much-debated statue to honor female military veterans in place on the Capitol grounds by Nov. 11.
By Phil Kabler
Staff writer
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- With approval Wednesday from the Capitol Building Commission, the director of the state Division of Veterans Affairs said he hopes to have a long-delayed, much-debated statue to honor female military veterans in place on the Capitol grounds by Nov. 11.
"We're hoping for a dedication on Veterans Day," Keith Gwinn said, shortly after the commission approved the location for the 7 1/2-foot tall statue of a female soldier.
"We have everything ready. The statue itself is ready," he said.
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