Dave Zimmerman, president of the Augusta County Military Memorial, presented the organization's "Garden That Heals" proposal to the Waynesboro City Council on Oct. 27 and asked the city to join a joint proclamation supporting the memorial.

Zimmerman described the memorial as a place "to remember those who have served in our military" and said the site is located at the Augusta County Government Center adjacent to the new courthouse. He recounted local military histories and noted county and city veteran counts, stating, "Currently, Augusta County has 4,388 veterans living here, and also Waynesboro has, according to the government, has 1,216 veterans and Stanton has 1,600 veterans." Zimmerman said the project's phase 1 cost figure shown in his slide was incorrect on the slide and "should be 200,000" and that phases 2–4 would cost another "$300,000 to $400,000." He said he was not asking the council for money at this meeting but requested the council's support and a joint proclamation.

Zimmerman also noted educational and commemorative goals and said plaques from the old courthouse were to be incorporated into the memorial. Combat veteran Raymond Carrier was present and acknowledged during the presentation. Zimmerman left brochures and a website (augustacountymilitarymemorial.org) for additional information.

The council did not take any formal vote or pledge funding at the meeting; Zimmerman asked for the council's support and assistance identifying next procedural steps to pursue a joint resolution with the county and Stanton.