Uniformed Services Memorial

Historical Background

The Uniformed Services Memorial is dedicated to the veterans of any uniformed service—military, police, fire, and other public safety personnel—who were citizens of the City of Hanahan and lost their lives in the line of duty. This Memorial stands as a tribute to their sacrifice and serves as a lasting reminder of Hanahan’s deep connection to those who serve.

Hanahan has long honored its veterans and uniformed service members, even before its official incorporation as a city. In December 1968, during the Vietnam War, the Commissioners of the Hanahan Public Service District approved the construction of the original Municipal Complex. When construction was completed in September 1969, the building was named the Hanahan Memorial Building, and a brass plaque was placed inside, memorializing the city's veterans who had been killed in action.

The commitment to honoring these heroes continued throughout the years. Ms. Marvaline Gainey-Morris dedicated years to collecting and preserving Hanahan’s military history. In March 2003, the Hanahan City Council formally adopted a resolution in support of the uniformed services of the United States. Two years later, in June 2005, the Council approved a resolution establishing a committee to develop a permanent memorial.

The Uniformed Services Memorial, located on the plaza in front of City Hall, was created in keeping with that resolution and stands as a symbol of Hanahan’s appreciation and respect. Inspired by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, the centerpiece of the Memorial is a jet-black wall inscribed with the names of the fallen and their service details. Adjacent to it sits another monument, holding the original brass plaque from the Hanahan Memorial Building, preserving the memory of those who gave their lives in service.

This Memorial reflects the unwavering dedication of Hanahan and its citizens to recognizing and remembering the sacrifices of its uniformed service members—past, present, and future.

Research Resouces

The veteran’s own DD-214 is the best document for the necessary information. Upon separation from service veterans are often recommended to file their DD-214’s with the County Records office.

You will need certain information about your father to determine his eligibility and what information to actually place on the monument. The document which will provide the best and most concise information is his DD-214. Once the necessary proof of service has been established and other service information determined, the staff at City Hall will initiate the procedures to have him added to the monument.

The National Archives is restricted in the information that may be released without authorization from the next of kin; however, the necessary and pertinent information should still be available.

There is a fee of $75 for the paver which is used to offset the cost of the Memorial. In order to maintain accuracy, the pavers will require proof of service, as well. Also, if any research must be done by staff then there may be a cost for that research.

The Uniformed Services Memorial is a monument to those veterans of our military and non-military uniformed services who have given their lives in the course of their duty.

One of the easiest ways is to visit the National Archives website, http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs . The website explains who may request the records and allows requests to be made electronically. The website also lists other methods to obtain records.

https://www.archives.gov/

The Central Monument is reserved for the names of those veterans from our City who have died while in the line of duty in the service of any of the uniformed services.

The Veteran’s pavers are for any veteran from of any of the uniformed services, alive or deceased from our City and may be purchased by the veteran, a family member, or a friend.

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Central Monument

The central monument is reserved for the names of those veterans who have died while in the line of duty in the service of any of the uniformed services and who were at any time citizens of the City of Hanahan.

Veteran Pavers

The veteran’s pavers are those pavers in the arc between the fountain and the city sign. Veteran’s pavers are for any veteran who has served in any of the uniformed services and who is or has been a citizen of Hanahan. These pavers will have the name, rank, service, and dates of service information on them.

Cost Association

There will be a flat fee of seventy-five ($75.00) dollars for each paver to be collected at the time the order is placed and to be paid for by the person purchasing the paver (requester).

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