ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Monroe County unveiled the new War on Terror Memorial at Highland Park.

Local officials held a ribbon cutting for the memorial Saturday, honoring the sacrifices made by fallen service members from the area.

The memorial features 10 concrete columns displaying emblems that represent the military, prisoners of war and service members missing in action.

In the middle of the memorial is a life-size battlefield cross depicting the boots, gun and helmet of a fallen soldier.

County Executive Adam Bello spoke at the ribbon cutting.

“I hope this memorial will serve as a place of remembrance and honor for the family and friends of our local troops who gave the ultimate sacrifice, while serving as a reminder for future generations of the true cost of our freedom,” Bello said.

“When our nation faced unthinkable tragedy 20 years ago, we vowed to never forget the horror we experienced nor the heroes who helped in our recovery. And today, we showed that we have not forgotten,” Congressman Joe Morelle said in a statement. “This memorial allows our community to mourn, to reflect, and to ensure we always remember not just the darkness of September 11, but the bravery and resiliency that united a grieving nation. I’m grateful to County Executive Bello and everyone whose tireless work helped make this project a reality.”

The new memorial is located near the Vietnam Veteran Memorial in Gary Beikirch Memorial Park.