Ocala Preserve Veterans Park
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to the most common questions about purchasing engraved bricks, the Walk of Honor, installation timelines, personalization options, and general information about TOPVETS and Veterans Park. TOPVETS reserves the right to refuse any order that may detract from the positive atmosphere of Veterans Park. Payments will be returned if an order is deemed inappropriate.
Brick purchasing, pricing and payment options
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ou may order a brick in several ways:
Mail: Send your check and order form to the address at the bottom of this page.
Phone: Contact us and we will mail you an Engraved Brick Order Form.
Orders are not processed until payment is complete.
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4" x 8" Brick: $100 — 3 lines, up to 20 characters per line
8" x 8" Brick: $200 — 6 lines, up to 20 characters per line
4" x 4" Replica Tile: Additional $20
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A 4" x 4" black granite tile engraved with the same inscription as your brick. It is delivered to TOPVETS with your brick and presented to you once installation is complete.
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Yes. After purchasing a brick, you may order Replica Tiles at any time. Additional Replica Tiles cost $20 each plus a $10 processing charge if ordered later.
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Yes, but only before production begins. You will receive a confirmation email with your inscription. Review it carefully and notify us immediately of changes.
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Once your brick enters production, all sales are final and payments are non-refundable.
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As many as you wish. Each brick requires its own order form.
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No. Orders are accepted year-round.
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No. Once installed, the brick becomes a permanent feature of Veterans Park.
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Yes. Brick orders are ongoing.
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Your information is confidential, securely stored, and never shared or sold.
Installation of Bricks
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The arched pathway can accommodate approximately 900 engraved bricks.
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Specific placement cannot be requested. Bricks ordered at the same time will be grouped when possible. Previously installed bricks cannot be moved.
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Specific placement cannot be requested. Bricks ordered at the same time will be grouped when possible. Previously installed bricks cannot be moved.
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Yes. You will receive an email or phone call once installation is complete.
General Questions
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All Ocala Preserve residents
Their extended family
Loved ones
Businesses or organizations wishing to support Veterans Park
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Anyone who served or is serving in:
Any U.S. military branch
Reserves
National Guard
Allied forces
Honorees do not need to be Ocala Preserve residents.
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You may inscribe a message honoring all who served. Examples are available at https://www.topvets.org/veterans-park. We can also help craft appropriate wording.
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Visit https://www.topvets.org/veterans-park to donate or explore sponsorship levels recognized on plaques within the park.
Engraving and Personalization
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Messages must be military-related (e.g., name, branch, dates of service). Full guidelines appear on the order form.
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Yes, but awards for valor (e.g., Purple Heart, Silver Star) require supporting documentation such as DD214, DD215, or WD AGO forms.
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Request documents through the National Archives:
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Contact information is at the bottom of this page. Please do not send original documents.
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Yes. Clip-art symbols are available through the ordering website for an additional $20. Symbols count toward the character limit.
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Entering too many characters per line. Each letter, number, space, or punctuation mark counts as one character.
Running words together is discouraged because it reduces readability. TOPVETS may contact you to correct errors.
Important Information
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Yes. Incorporated in Florida on September 10, 2021.
Document Number: 85-801-8617297 -
Yes. IRS approval received December 13, 2021.
EIN: 86-3995922 -
Yes.
Contact TOPVETS about a brick purchase
Mailing Address:
TOPVETS
PO Box 772864
Ocala, FL 34477
Phone:
352-594-6164
Website:
https://www.topvets.org/veterans-park
Email:
veteranspark@topvets.org