Baldwin City leaders may have found a lasting and inexpensive way to show the towns’ support for members of the US military. On Monday, City Council will vote on adding “We Support Our Troops” signs at all the points where traffic enters into Baldwin.
The 12X18 aluminum signs are a product of US Signs and Safety, a small North Carolina-based manufacturer. According to Baldwin Mayor Jerry Neace, “The company donates $2.50 from the $12.50 price of each sign to the Wounded Warrior Project.”
The company offers each town one complimentary sign just to spread the word about the program and in hopes they’ll buy a few more. According to US Signs and Safety owner Mark Simpson, “The goal is simple – a series of signs stretching across America that supports and acknowledges our troops. Signs that remind each and every one of our troops that they are remembered, respected, and appreciated by their fellow Americans.”
Baldwin leaders plan to order 10 additional “Support” signs to cover all the entrances to the town with a few left over in case of vandalism or other loss. The total cost of the plan would be $125 plus shipping.
Baldwin City Council members will consider the sign initiative when they meet on Monday, April 13 in the Municipal Courtroom at the Police Department, 155 Willingham Ave at 6:30PM.
About the Wounded Warrior Project –
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) began when several veterans and friends, moved by stories of the first wounded service members returning home from Afghanistan and Iraq, took action to help others in need. What started as a desire to provide comfort items to wounded service members at Walter Reed Army Medical Center has grown into a holistic rehabilitative effort to assist warriors with visible and invisible wounds as they recover and transition back to civilian life. Tens of thousands of wounded service members, their families, and caregivers receive support each year through WWP programs.
Correction: Baldwin City Council voted on Monday April 13 to purchase 10 signs in addition to the one complimentary sign provided to them by US Signs and Safety. An earlier version of this story misstated both the number of signs on order and the total cost.
