County of memorial: St. Louis County
Location of memorial: Veterans memorial Place Dr., between amphitheater and The Awakening, Chesterfield
Created: 2016
Architects: Powers Bowersox Associates
ABOUT THE PARK
"The United States Armed Forces deserve to be honored, remembered and appreciated for their vital role in the preservation of freedom throughout history.
"The Veterans Honor Park is a place for families and individuals to gather in honor of veterans. The park, located along the west side of Veterans Place Drive in Chesterfield’s Central Park, was designed to be inviting, uplifting, engaging and safe. Visitors find opportunities for both educational discovery and contemplative retrospection. The park is open to the public during regular park hours, from dawn to dusk.
"Passing Veterans Honor Park each morning, I appreciate the quiet beauty of the place and wanted to share my appreciation with the city. I have seen it in sunlight, and I have seen it in darkness with the flags gently washed by soft spotlight. It is so thoughtfully designed: In its simplicity are elegance and honor to the fine Americans who gave their lives so that the rest of us might live free. This space is simply a deeply soul satisfying installation, and I wanted to compliment all involved in its creation." - Diane Tinucci, 34-year Chesterfield Resident
PARK DESIGN
"The design vision of the park was created by the architectural firm Powers Bowersox Associates, showcasing a calm and peaceful gathering place that is inviting, uplifting, educational, engaging and inspirational. The park accommodates visitors during regular park hours, providing opportunities for individuals, families, or groups to gather for both educational discovery and contemplative retrospection
MISSION
"To honor Veterans of the United States Armed Forces; past, present, and future, by acknowledging the sacrifices made, sense of duty and courage they have displayed in service to our country." ~ Veterans Honor Park
Plaque Text:
VETERANS HONOR PARK
The Veterans Honor Park was created to
HONOR past, present, and future veterans of the United States Armed Forces; to
ACKNOWLEDGE their sacrifice, sense of duty and courage, and the
EDUCATE people about the sacrifices of veterans and their families. The responsibilities of citizenship, and the enormous cost of freedom.
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Outer ring: Flags of the United States and Armed Forces
Center: Quote by President George Washington
First ring out: Armed Forces Emblems
Second ring out: Oaths of Office and Enlistments
For more information and educational opportunities, visit:
https://vhpchesterfield.mo.us