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BAY AREA VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

Located by the water on Main Street, the Bay Area Veterans Memorial is a peaceful place for the remembrance of all of those who served and are currently serving in US military. The memorial honors all branches of government and anyone who has lived or is currently living Bay Area Houston may purchase an inscribed brick or plaque for placement at the memorial.

The memorial is managed by the City of Seabrook with an oversight task force that reviews all inscription requests. If you have questions about the memorial please feel free to email us at veteransmemorial@seabrooktx.gov.

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This Bay Area Veterans Memorial is vision of Seabrook residents Bruce and Jennifer Arunyon. For over three years (2009 - 2013) they spent countless hours designing and fundraising to build this much deserved monument to honor all who served or are presently serving in our Nation's military. In early 2013, after much perseverance and hard work, their "labor of love" was finished. Their vision would not have been possible without the help and support of the community, donors, sponsors, and the City of Seabrook.

Special thanks to Joseph Farella who spent many hours working on this Memorial.

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HISTORY

Bruce and Jenny Arunyon along with Joe Ferella worked diligently to make the Bay Area Veterans Memorial a reality. After searching the entire region, the Arunyons discovered that the Clear Lake region did not have a veterans memorial. Many traveled into Houston to visit memorials so as residents of Seabrook, they felt Seabrook would make the perfect location for the Bay Area Veterans Memorial. The Arunyons and Ferella designed the entire memorial, including additional construction phases and held countless fundraisers to help fund the project.

In October 2013, Joe Ferella passed after a long battle with cancer and a granite plaque has been placed at the memorial in his honor.

Ferella served in the US Army, 82nd Airborne from 1964 to 1966.

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Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial In Honor Of: Dedicate To All Who Served In Our Country's Military Marker Text: PRIDE DUTY COUNTRY FREEDOM HONOR Dedicated to All Who Served In Our Country's Military Protecting Our Freedom During Times of Peace and War Their Love of Country and Devotion to Duty Will Be Forever Remembered. Date of dedication: 05/27/2013 Who Put it Here?: Bruce and Jenny Arunyon and Joe Ferella Description of Memorial: Located on a small bay in Seabrook, this monument is made up of several parts. Two flag poles flank five granite monoliths, the middle being the tallest and peaked. The other four are sloped and in decreasing size. The dedication is featured on the center. The area is enclosed by a granite and marble "horseshoe" seating area. There are dedicated bricks and tiles on the ground and along the seating. There is also a Vietnam Veterans memorial here. Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed

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