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Greater Good| Veterans Memorial
The City of Suwanee commissioned Michael Szabo to create a 20-foot sculpture to represent our nation’s veterans and to provide a place where the public can connect and reflect upon their service for the “greater good.” He interviewed several veterans before settling on his design. The result is six arcs representing the six U.S. military branches, and each branch emerges from the water reaching toward the sky, achieving something greater together than any individual could.
A special thank you to Scott Hudgens Family Foundation for the generous support of the Suwanee Veterans Memorial in honor of WWII Veteran D. Scott Hudgens, Jr. and all the men and women who have served this country in military service.
About the artist: Michael Szabo is a native of the San Francisco Bay area and earned a degree in fine art at the Rhode Island School of Design. He works predominately in steel and bronze, and also incorporates other elements into his creations. The resulting aesthetic prompts a conversation between the works, their physical spaces, and the humans who engage with them.
In 2023 & 2024, over 200 patrons purchased plaques honoring their veterans, installed around the perimeter of the focal point sculpture, all situated within a serene water feature. As part of this lasting tribute, Suwanee is once again offering an opportunity to dedicate a commemorative plaque at Greater Good the Veterans Memorial in Town Center on Main.
Suwanee families and friends may honor any service member, whether living or deceased, retired or active duty. Each plaque allows for up to four lines of text (30 characters per line), where you can include names, military branches, service years, or a personal message of appreciation.
Plaque Sales are currently closed.
It is our goal to have the plaques that were purchased between May 1, 2025 and July 15, 2025 installed before Veterans Day, November 11, 2025.
For questions, contact ktowne@suwanee.com.