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A Noble Cause
Located on U.S. 301 just north of the Tampa Bypass Canal, the Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial park has been undergoing renovations for over a year in it’s effort to create a memorial dedicated to all those from Hillsborough County who died while serving their country, while at the same time updating the entire park with a new entrance, picnic areas, Field of Honor location and many other features.
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The Art of Battle
The central monument stands 12’ wide 6’ high and 8” thick and is built from solid black granite with the names of 153 officers inscribed on its face. The backside of the monument features PGHD® laser etched mural depicting Vietnam battle scenes. The artwork was created by artist Timothy Lawn currently serving in the United States Army Reserve with the Special Operations Command, Tampa, Florida.
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A Unique Design
Led by memorial chairman Bob Silmser in its development, the purpose of the Vietnam Veterans monument is to Honor those who gave their lives in Vietnam from Hillsborough County. The memorial features several unique components, including two full size helicopters, a
UH-1Huey
and an AH-1F Cobra mounted on pedestals clad with PGHD® laser etched granite donor plaques.
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Construction
The general contractor for the memorial project was Mitch Burley, Fabricated Products of Tampa served as the steel contractor, Border Creations did the block wall and brick work, while the PGHD® laser etched granite components of them memorial were provided by
Picture This On Granite.
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Women Remembered
In tandem with the feature wall, a separate memorial has been built to honor the nurses who served in Vietnam. Built from solid black granite that stands 4’ wide 4’ high and 8” thick the monument features a PGHD® laser etched replica image of the Bronze Vietnam Nurses Memorial in Washington DC.
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Continued Support
There is still a long way to go to make all of the war theaters a reality. To learn more about this project, or to sponsor or donate or purchase a brick or engraved granite plaque, visit www.hcmemorials.com. Sizes, prices, and Order Form are available on the donation page. The memorial committee is non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible.
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