ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. — A new monument now stands in Atlantic Beach, honoring dozens of local service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Beaches Fallen Wartime Heroes Monument was officially dedicated today at Beaches Veterans Memorial Park, bringing together families, veterans and local leaders for a day of reflection and gratitude.

“I want one day the kids talk by this monument, look at those names and say who were they — and we can answer, they were heroes,” said Lenny Jevic, historian for Beaches Veterans Memorial Park.

The monument features the names of 63 fallen service members from Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach and Mayport — each one etched in stone as a lasting tribute. Jevic says the project has been years in the making.

“I am over the moon. This is

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