FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — The City of Fort Wayne will honor wounded military veterans with a special dedication ceremony for The Spire: Wounded Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. Mayor Sharon Tucker, the city’s Public Works Division, and local military a nd government officials will gather for the ceremony at 5 p.m. at the roundabout at Saint Francis Drive, formerly Leesburg Road, and West Main Street. The monument will be dedicated in memory of former Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and his wife, Cindy Henry. The public is encouraged to attend, with veterans invited to wear their military uniforms. Special seating will be reserved near the monument for Purple Heart recipients. Parking will be available at the VFW, Power Dynamics and the rear parking lot of SweetCars. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Saint Francis Drive and West Main Street will be closed to through traffic from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. However, those attending the dedication will still have access to the designated parking areas. The ceremony will take place on Veterans Day, providing an opportunity for the community to recognize the sacrifices of service members who were wounded while serving their country. Additional information about the memorial project is available on the City of Fort Wayne’s project website. The post Fort Wayne to dedicate wounded veterans memorial on Veterans Day appeared first on WOWO News/Talk 92.3 FM and 1190 AM. ...read more read less