Eighteen “larger-than life” bronze statues representing military members from different conflicts throughout American history will be the centerpieces of a planned $10 million veterans memorial in northwest Las Vegas.

The site of the future Nevada State Veterans Memorial started Tuesday as a vacant plot of land with $0 earmarked for its construction.

That quickly changed at a Veterans Day event, which served as a kickoff for a public-private fundraiser.

Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley said she would commit the first $25,000 from a discretionary fund she has control over in her elected position.

“We understand the importance of honoring our veterans every day,” the mayor said.

The memorial, Berkley said, will be “a place of reflection, a place of dignity, a place of respect for our vet

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