Veteran's Memorial Park of Kentucky
IN HONOR OF OUR VETERANS
An Educational Pathway Inspiring Our Youth While...
Recognizing Our Veterans' Sacrifices
Recognizing Our Veterans' Sacrifices
“American soldiers in battle don’t fight for what some president says on T.V., they don’t fight for mom, apple pie, the American flag . . . they fight for one another.” LTG Hal Moore
Park Layout
Veterans Memorial Park of Kentucky lies adjacent to Veterans Memorial Parkway in Crestwood, Kentucky between South Oldham High School and South Oldham Middle School. Veterans Memorial Park of Kentucky, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization.
Veterans Memorial Park of Kentucky’s has two missions: to “Honor Veterans and their sacrifice, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice; and to Educate Park visitors, especially youth, in military history.”
The Park is a unique presentation of dramatic collages laser-engraved into large granite blocks and placed along a remarkable timeline to provide context for the. Additional large and small monuments memorialize and commemorate important aspects of military service and history.
Each year additional markers, monuments, and pedestals are installed in the Park. These installations provide:
Ultimately, the purpose of The Park is to bring Veterans together with non-Veterans to foster communication and understanding. A principle goal in this process is to actively promote youth involvement in designing and building the monuments. We invite anyone who is interested in supporting The Park and our goals to contact us.
Please notify the Board Chair below if you or your organization would like to help us with our mission, receive a presentation on The Park, or more information about the specific projects and monuments.
CONTACT Stephen Davis via email at stbidoc@gmail.com
Or by mail at P.O. Box 46, Pewee Valley, KY 40056
Veterans Memorial Park of Kentucky’s has two missions: to “Honor Veterans and their sacrifice, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice; and to Educate Park visitors, especially youth, in military history.”
The Park is a unique presentation of dramatic collages laser-engraved into large granite blocks and placed along a remarkable timeline to provide context for the. Additional large and small monuments memorialize and commemorate important aspects of military service and history.
Each year additional markers, monuments, and pedestals are installed in the Park. These installations provide:
- Historical information about wars, campaigns, and military actions where Americans fought and died including;
- Historical information about individuals and groups who were significant in military history (e.g. Chaplains, Tuskegee Airmen, Medal of Honor recipients, service animals);
- Insight into the character, values, and ethos of United States military men and women.
Ultimately, the purpose of The Park is to bring Veterans together with non-Veterans to foster communication and understanding. A principle goal in this process is to actively promote youth involvement in designing and building the monuments. We invite anyone who is interested in supporting The Park and our goals to contact us.
Please notify the Board Chair below if you or your organization would like to help us with our mission, receive a presentation on The Park, or more information about the specific projects and monuments.
CONTACT Stephen Davis via email at stbidoc@gmail.com
Or by mail at P.O. Box 46, Pewee Valley, KY 40056
Brick Order Form:
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