TALLAHASSEE, Fl. (WTXL) -- The Leon County School District is adding a new name to its "Wall of Remembrance" in downtown Tallahassee.
Vernon Foster, graduated from Godby High School back in 1971, and was a member of the U.S. Navy. He died aboard the USS Stark in May 1987 after the ship was attacked in the Persian Gulf by an Iraqi missile strike. Foster was the first name added to the monument since its dedication back in 2013.
The "Wall of Remembrance recognizes veterans from the Post-Vietnam War era, and all of the names on it, were alumni from Leon county schools.
We recognize people that gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country", said Manny Joanos of the Leon County Schools District, adding that Foster was "one of our own. He grew up here. He went to school here. We want to commemorate him and his surviving family."
In addition to Foster's name being added to the wall, a new plaque for the monument was unveiled as well.
