After local soldier, Army Specialist Jamvis Armour, returned home critically wounded only to find his home destroyed by Hurricane Ivan the local community began to seek ways to help. A new subcommittee called Global War on Terrorism Vets in Need was formed with help from U. S. Representative Jeff Miller, and it now exists to assist severely injured soldiers and service members returning home. Many of the plaques throughout the park are in honor of these brave men and women.

Click here to read the full article about Army Specialist Jamvis Armour.

Click here to read an article about fallen Marine Lance Cpl. Jonathan R. Spears