Paver Brick Program
at the All-Veterans Memorial
4th and Laurel Streets, Brainerd, MN
at the All-Veterans Memorial
4th and Laurel Streets, Brainerd, MN
A view from the west side
The Crow Wing County Donor Brick Program was created to recognize veterans who have served in the military. The All-Veterans Memorial site in Brainerd offers the opportunity to have a veteran's name and service details engraved on a brick and placed at the memorial. This is available for any veteran who has served in any branch of the military. The memorial is located on Laurel Street between the Post Office and historic courthouse in Brainerd.
Just an example of the many bricks on the walkway at the site.
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To honor a veteran, you can pick up brick order applications at the Veterans Service Office in the CWC Human Services building in Brainerd, or at the Brainerd VFW and American Legion. Alternatively, you can place an order online by visiting donate.brickmarkers.com/avm
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Sue Sterling
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Bricks are available in two sizes: 4x8 inches and 8x8 inches. Donors decide the inscription for each brick. Costs are $75 and $150 respectively per brick. Orders need to be received by February 1st in order to have them in place by Memorial Day. Order by July 25th in order to have them in place by Veterans Day at the All-Veterans Memorial. For more information, please call 218-831-5540 or 218-330-6003.
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There are 16 inch by 16 inch granite blocks from organization donors. In addition to the Brainerd VFW, there are blocks for the Brainerd American Legion, Crow Wing County Disabled American Veterans, the Garrison VFW, the Jenkins VFW and the 194th Tank Regiment, based in Brainerd.
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October 22, 2025: More engraved bricks were added to the All-Veterans Memorial. Lakeland TV was there to record the event. Photos by Sue Sterling.
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July 21, 2025: An order for 44 more personalized bricks went to the manufacturer. They should arrive in ten weeks so they can be installed before Veterans Day.
April 30, 2025: More engraved paver bricks were delivered and installed at the All-Veterans Memorial. A young couple placed bricks for their relatives.
From Sue Sterling and Nancy Cross: "It was very productive and fun time. Thanks everyone for the time and effort in helping at the All-Veterans Memorial laying the new bricks. An article will be sent to the Dispatch alerting the public to Memorial Day events and make everyone aware of the Donor Brick Program with the newly planted bricks.
From Sue Sterling and Nancy Cross: "It was very productive and fun time. Thanks everyone for the time and effort in helping at the All-Veterans Memorial laying the new bricks. An article will be sent to the Dispatch alerting the public to Memorial Day events and make everyone aware of the Donor Brick Program with the newly planted bricks.
The DAV Auxiliary crew.
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The memorial was revised and then dedicated on Veterans Day, November 11, 2017. See: gilbertlodge.com/2017/11-11a-17-all-vets-memorial.html Also see Veterans Day Ceremony in 2020.
Panels on the south side
The memorial is open to visitors all year round.
History: The All-Veterans Memorial was completed and then dedicated on May 19, 1990. Construction to double the size started in September 2017 and the dedication was on Veterans Day, November 11, 2017. It is still a work in progress with the ongoing Paver Brick Program.
