Published on July 30, 2025 2:07 pm
Last Updated on July 30, 2025 2:07 pm
A statue placed in memory of an area soldier killed at the end of World War I has been restored and will be rededicated at a ceremony this Monday morning.
The statue was placed in memory of Lawrence Durre, who died in Brest, France as a result of a poison gas attack on November 10, 1918, the day before the Armistice was announced. The ceremony will take place on the Effingham VFW grounds at 2304 South Veterans Drive.
Local historian Delaine Donaldson said the statue was created in 1918, but had fallen into disrepair.
However, in a project led by the Effingham County Museum, and involving individuals from local private businesses, the school system, and a number of private citizens, an effort was undertaken to put the statue back in place at the VFW.
The re-dedication ceremony will begin at 10am Monday. The public is invited to attend. Those with difficulties standing for more than 10 minutes might want to take along a lawn chair.
