Engraved Park Bench Program
A Remembrance as Durable as the Stone It’s Carved In
Granite park benches are arranged throughout Veterans Memorial Park honoring or in memory of individuals whose service to our country deserves a lasting marker of that service. Our Engraved Park Bench Program provides the opportunity to personalize a bench with the name of a loved one, friend, or comrade, along with a brief inscription.
A Memory Etched in Granite
Veterans Memorial Park gives visitors a place to reflect and remember the service and sacrifices of our military, particularly the fallen, in a peaceful and pristine setting. Now, you can honor the memory of a family member, a comrade, or a friend in granite on a bench in the park. Imagine the emotional connection you will make with that person while sitting on a bench that has been engraved in their honor as you reflect on your memories of them.
A Memorable Sentiment
Some people are famous for their memorable quotes. Others are remembered because a memorable quote reminds us of them. Pair the name of an honoree with a memorable sentiment the harkens to an experience, a philosophy, a mannerism, or a way of living life that serves as a lasting reminder of the individual honored in the bench’s granite.
Available park bench space in the park is limited, so act on this today. All proceeds from the Engraved Park Bench Program are directed to the ongoing stewardship and care of the park.
Select Your Location
Locations in green are currently available; those in red are unavailable. The locations, however, are not set in stone. If you would like to place your bench somewhere else, we will try to accommodate.
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How it Works
Use the “Contact Us” button below, please fill out the form for more information. If you're not sure about what you want for the inscription or the location yet, don't worry. We will work with you to ensure your satisfaction.
Donation of
$5,000
Per Engraved Park Bench
Current Park Benches
In memory of:
Joe Gilchrist
Educator Philanthropist Humanitarian
Sponsored by: His former students
Located by the the Military War Dog Memorial
Map Location: (1)
In honor of:
Chief Petty Officer D. Chester Reeves, USN
"Everyone welcomes recognition, but the ones who truly deserve it the most and those Americans who gave their lives for their country."
Sponsored by: Stan & Debbie Barnard
Located by the Military War Dog Memorial
Map Location: (2)
In honor of:
DAN CLARK and FAMILY
"A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers."
Sponsored by: The Clark Family
Located by the the Military War Dog Memorial
Map Location: (3)
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