Sierra Vista Veterans Memorial Improvement

The Sierra Vista Veterans Memorial Improvement Foundation is a  non-profit organization which will assist the City of Sierra Vista,  Arizona, to improve the recognition and memorialization of our Veterans by improving the memorial at the Veterans Memorial Park.

The memorial improvements shall include a V-shaped walking path known as Veterans Trail.  The walking path will be bordered by pavers that will be engraved with the names of Veterans solicited from families and friends of veterans.  The paver solicitation program will provide a source of revenue for initial and continued improvements, but are not expected to should the entire expense of the project.  The paver solicitation website is located at https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/svvmif .  The SVVMIF maintains a website at https://www.svvmif.org to solicit support and provide publicity for veteran recognition efforts of this project.  A description of each of the monuments and accompanying images will also be included on that website.  A Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SVVMIF/ serves as a companion presence on the Internet to provide messaging with the public.  

The Veterans Trail will be lined with 14 monuments each having a theme according to the following list:

The Sacrifice of Heroes

The Soldiers

The Marines

The Sailors

The Airmen

The Coast Guardsmen

The Buffalo Soldiers

The Signal Corps

The Military Intelligence Corps

The Cavalry 

The Women Who Served

The Front Lines 

The Veterans

The Guardians

The Veterans Trail will also contain a Heroes Plaza at the apex of the v-shaped trail where a planter seatwall, benches and flagpole will be located.  The plaza will serve as a gathering spot for reflection, ceremonies and other events important to military service members and veterans.

The Foundation is an enduring organization with By-laws and non-profit status.  

Testimonials

Sarah Pacheco, SV City Council shared a post: I am SO excited about this project to honor Veterans coming to Veteran's Memorial Park!! Thank you to the Sierra Vista Veterans Memorial Improvement Foundation!

Joe Wood, Executive Director at Boulder Crest Retreat for Military & Veteran Wellness, shared a post: This is a great opportunity to memorialize your service and the service of your friends and family in Sierra Vista! Check it out.