Franklin Surveys Prepared an Existing Conditions Map for the Griswold Enrichment Program 9-11 Memorial
Franklin Surveys was proud to donate our services in support of the Griswold Enrichment Program 9-11 Memorial, completed fall of 2019. The project involved the planning, design and construction of a memorial outside of Griswold Elementary School featured prominently at the center of the GPS campus. It is believed to be the first memorial of its kind planned and designed by children.
Up and coming surveyor Joe Franklin was one of the students taking part in the 3-year-long extracurricular effort starting in 4th grade. After spending two years on planning and design, the students then organized the fundraising necessary to make their dream come to fruition.
Franklin Surveys prepared an existing conditions map of the memorial area, to avoid utility conflicts and help with construction estimating and layout. The project repeatedly made local news headlines, as the students hit various project benchmarks, including when they received a publicity boost and donation from the Liberty Bank Surprise Squad.
The final product incorporated a piece of World Trade Center steel, with standing stones representing the Twin Towers and Pentagon, and granite benches in a plaza setting. The memorial was dedicated during a memorial service on Septermber 7, 2019.
