Armed Forces Tribute Garden - 6001 West 104th Ave
Armed Forces Day Ceremony - Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 10 a.m.
Honoring Those Who Serve in the Military Service
Donations still needed
Donations are still needed to fund future enhancements for the Armed Forces Tribute Garden, such as shade structures over the seating areas and individual sculptures for each of the service branch areas.
Additional engraved bricks will be installed annually. Bricks must be ordered by Feb. 1, 2012, to be installed in time for the May 19, 2012, Armed Forces Day ceremony.
View a photo gallery of the dedication.
A Place of Enduring Tribute and Respect
This beautiful, contemplative destination garden is dedicated to those who serve our country in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. The Tribute Garden is an enduring place of respect that pays tribute to the commitment and patriotism of members of the armed forces, past, present, and future.
A Unique Addition to Westminster City Park
The Armed Forces Tribute Garden is located east of U.S. 36 on 104th Avenue between Christopher Fields and Big Dry Creek. This permanent tribute includes a dramatic central water feature, seating areas for rest and contemplation, granite pillars honoring those who serve or have served, extraordinary walkways with engraved pavers and beautiful landscaping.
Honor Those Who Served with Your Tax-Deductible Contribution
Fundraising efforts for the Armed Forces Tribute Garden are under way and there are many ways to contribute. Consider a general contribution or a specified amount for a particular feature. Civic and community groups are encouraged to "adopt" a specific item, and work toward raising funds as a group project.
The master design plan for this distinguished place includes these features:
Engraved Brick Paver - 8" x 4" - $125 Each
Includes three lines of script
Engraved Brick Paver – 8" x 8" - $200 Each
Includes four lines of script and military seal or eight lines of script
Tree Plaque - $350
Flag Pole - $2,500 (Air Force and Merchant Marine still available)
Ornamental Covered Seating Areas - $50,000
Bronze Sculptures - $100,000 Each
For more information or to contribute, please call 303-658-2192.
Download the Engraved Brick Paver Form
Special thanks to the following major donors to the Westminster Armed Forces Tribute Garden:
Jefferson County Open Space Program - $294,000
Wal-Mart, Corporate Headquarters - $25,000
Westminster Rotary Noon Club - $8,500
Wal-Mart, 136th Avenue and I-25 - $7,000
Wal-Mart, 72nd Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard - $4,000
Westminster Legacy Foundation - $3,500
Westminster 7:10 Rotary - $2,500
Mike Schaffner - $1,000
Special thanks to Jim Sullivan, who donated $150,000 for initial design of the sculptures.
Flagpole Purchasers
Brent McFall Family - Marines
Bill Christopher Family/Bill Walenczak Family - Coast Guard
Ball Corporation - POW/MIA
Ted Becker Family - American
City of Westminster Employee Advisory Committee - Colorado
Ed Getsch Family - Navy
Martin Pocs Family - Army
Westminster Legacy Foundation - City of Westminster
Tribute Garden honorees
More than 900 honorees have bricks in the Armed Forces Tribute Garden.