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A Brief History
Veterans Memorial Park was established on April 28, 1976. The original park was established in celebration of the Bicentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
In 2023, as part of SUNY Niagara’s ongoing commitment to Veteran Services, the park underwent a transformation. The standalone monument was relocated and expanded. Now, this special space pays homage to the past and embraces the future while celebrating Niagara County’s armed forces.
Veterans Memorial Park at SUNY Niagara was unveiled on November 9, 2023 and stands as a living memorial, symbolizing the commitment to honor and remember the sacrifices made by brave individuals in times of conflict. It helps us remember the sacrifices that shaped our nation’s path, where the bravery echoes for many years.
Veteran’s Memorial Park
SUNY Niagara utilized funding and donations to establish a new veteran’s monument with the following updates:
- Reflection Wall: A reflection wall constructed to commemorate the heroes who have served in the military.
- United States Military Branch Wall of Honor: Along the façade of the remembrance wall is the emblems of the six branches of the military: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force.
- American Flag
- POW/MIA Flag
- New York State Flag
- Friend: $150+ (Veterans name engraved on the wall)
- Associate: $500+
- Patron: $1,000+
- Benefactor: $5,000+*
- Other: Choose designated amount
*Donations of $5,000 or more may have a bench dedicated in honor of a veteran (limited number available). Any donation is greatly appreciated!
Help us build a long-lasting legacy for years to come!
Donations and Sponsorships
To make a donation, please click on the image or donate button below. Both will redirect you to PayPal. You do not need to have a PayPal account in order to use this method. Once on PayPal, please make sure to include the name of the veteran you would like to honor and their military branch of service under the “notes” section. Thank you for your support!
Gift Amounts
- Friend: $200+ (Veterans name engraved on the wall)
- Associate: $500+
- Patron: $1,000+
- Benefactor: $5,000+*
- Other: Choose designated amount
*We welcome donations for veterans’ engravings throughout the year. Each November, during our annual Veterans’ Day ceremony, we will reveal the new engravings. Your support ensures that we continue to honor and remember our veterans.
Park History
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Contact
Julie R. Berrigan
SUNY Niagara Foundation, Inc. Director of Development
Phone: 716-614-5911
Email: jberrigan@niagaracc.suny.edu