Within months of discovering a forgotten memorial to women veterans , a local group is looking for artists to create a new memorial that won't be so easily overlooked.

The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Ohio (NSCDA-Ohio) wants to create a memorial to go in Eden Park , near the Vietnam War Memorial on Victory Parkway, across from the Twin Lakes area.

"We are envisioning a sculpture that recognizes women veterans throughout our history, and is commensurate with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that is always in place," says Kathryn Dierkes, recording secretary with the NSCDA-Ohio Board of Managers. "The suggested wording for the new memorial is 'Women have exhibited unwavering dedication in service to our nation in times of peace and war. Their service defends our freedo

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