Rock of Honor

Commissioner Patterson and other Fort Bend officials were on hand for the installation of a military monument. The rock may be viewed by the public at the Precinct 4 county building located in Sugar Land at 12919 Dairy Ashford road thanks to the efforts of Commissioner James Patterson. Commissioner is thankful for the donation and feels it is a great way to honor our troops and veterans.

The Rock Place has donated the monument as a tribute to all military branches. Commissioner James Patterson, JP Jim Richard and Constable Troy Nehls were on hand for the donation. The Rock Place is a business based in Utah and is opening up a location here in the Cypress area in June. The company creates large rock art with different themes sandblasted in to the stone. They owners have a huge commitment to veterans and troops. Many of their partners have huge military connections.

Robert Rusby and Steve Dahle are two Vice Presidends of The Rock Place with their own Military stories. Robert himself is a veteran and served in the Navy. He gets very emotional talking about the company and his personal commitment to the veterans and troops.
Steve grew up in a military family. His father made a career in the Air Force. Steve as a child went to school in Germany while his father served in the military. He has great memories of his father and he himself even being fluent in the German language. Steve signed up for the draft during the Vietnam war but the draft ended before he was selected to go.

The Rock Place also designs fire pits, flagpoles, address stones and other rock art displays. For more information go to www.therockplace.net.