The Nacogdoches County Courthouse Memorial Wall, a downtown tribute to the community’s military service, was updated this week with eleven newly engraved names. The effort, led by County Veterans Service Officer Jack Noble, honors local heroes whose contributions have long gone unrecognized.
Veterans Service Officer drives the project
Jack Noble, who assumed the Veterans Service Officer role in June after serving in both the Marine Corps and the Army, organized the update after discovering a high concentration of former service members in the county. “We have some absolute heroes that nobody knows who they are in this town, in this county,” Noble said. “Individuals with Bronze Stars and just all kinds of stuff that they have done some just phenomenal things for their country. And they’re not recognized.”
The project holds personal meaning for Noble. Among the new names is his late stepfather, Jim Adams, a former VFW post commander known for his generosity to fellow veterans. “Jim gave everything. He would give the shirt off his back for anybody,” Noble recalled. “Having his name in stone preserves his legacy for future generations, including my newborn grandson.”
Free engraving by Clyde Park Monuments
Clyde Park Monuments, based in Cushing and owned by O.T. Allen, performed the engraving work at no charge. Allen, whose family includes a Navy grandfather, an Army grandfather, and an uncle who served in Afghanistan, said the project reflects his deep respect for service. “Service has always been really close to my heart,” he explained. “We owe these people a lot. To be able to do this was just one small thing I could do to say thank you.”
The company used computer‑aided design to space the lettering, then cut a rubber stencil and employed pressurized sand and air to carve the names directly into the granite. Although the original plan called for fifteen names, the team limited the engraving to eleven verified records to ensure accuracy.
Future additions and how to submit
Veterans or families wishing to add a name to the wall can contact Noble through the Nacogdoches County website. Submissions must include an honorable discharge and a copy of the veteran’s DD Form 214. Noble’s office offers assistance locating these records when needed. While the county does not charge a fee for submissions, future additions will carry a nominal contractor cost to cover materials.
The updated wall now stands as a lasting reminder of the sacrifices made by Nacogdoches’ service members, reinforcing the community’s commitment to honor those who defended our freedoms.
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