By Annabeth Miller, SMT Editor
A special exhibit paying tribute to those from the ShowMe State who have died in the War on Terror will be coming to the Dexter Welcome Center and Museum this winter.
Dexter Alderman Jerry Corder announced at Tuesday’s meeting of the Board of Aldermen that “Remembering Our Fallen” a displayed sponsored by Bellevue University in Bellvue, Neb, will be coming to the newly remodeled downtown center.
“It is a touring exhibit honoring our men and women who have died since 9-11,” Corder said. Currently, state exhibits have been developed and are touring in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Colorado, Arizona. The exhibit was featured in December and early January at the Hart-Stepp House Gallery in New Madrid.
The exhibit is the work of Patriotic Productions, and features photographs of each the men and women in Missouri who have died while serving in the military since September 11, 2001.
The exhibit was developed originally by Bill & Evonne Williams of Omaha, who have four sons who have served in the military since 9-11.
The exhibit will be at the Dexter Welcome Center and Museum (the Old Depot) beginning Feb. 29
