Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial

Tucked away in College Station's Veterans Park and Athletic Complex is a hidden gem - a 12-acre site dedicated to veterans from our nation's major wars. The Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial (BVVM), includes life-sized statues, a Wall of Honor, interpretive panels and memorial sites. The BVVM board strives to preserve the history and memory of all military service members while providing educational opportunities for the community to learn about our history.

Chartered in 2000 as a non-profit corporation, the BVVM is supported by generous community residents, organizations, and partners, including Brazos County and the municipalities of Bryan and College Station. The BVVM's all-volunteer board of directors proudly contributes their time and resources to salute our veterans. Their mission is to proactively pay tribute to veterans through an educational venue where future generations can learn that freedom comes with a heavy price. The memorial is open to the public without a fee every day.

Testimonials

Former President George H.W. Bush helped dedicate the BVVM on Nov. 10, 2002. Bush said "The Brazos Valley community can stand proud. The names that mark the memorial showcase the sons and daughters who gave dedicated service to our nation so that future generations can share the freedoms we enjoy. Their task was great and their sacrifice even greater, but their legacy stands firm, and their memories burn bright."

Bush later said the BVVM is of similar quality to those on the famed mall in Washington, D.C.