A veterans' memorial arboretum,
dedicated to those who serve in the war on terror.
MARK THE DATE
Dedication - June 9, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Memorial Park
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Many thanks to those who are making the Memorial Day fund raiser at
York City's Memorial Park
a success including:
Orthopedia & Spine Specialits
York Water Company
Rudy Art Glass Studio
Star Systems Ingineering
Murphy Dittenhafer Architects
Katherman Briggs & Greenberg Injury Law
Heffner Funeral Chapels & Crematory
Prospect Hill Cemetery and Cremation Gardens
Anheuser Bush
Barley Snyder, LLC attorneys at law
Dan Byrnes
Sgt. USMC (Retired)
York Gold Star Run
It's not too late to sign up. Competitive run begins 7:30 AM Monday May 28th at the future location of the Gold Star Garden.
Contact Jeff Hines at jefferyhines@yahoo.com
717-718-2953 for race information.
A Registration form for this year's run is available for you here.
If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor for this year's event.
Feel free to download the Sponsorship Form.
Visit the Official Web Site for the York Gold Star Run for all updates.
Gold Star Peace Garden
Golf Shirt and Hats
Show your support with a Gold Star Peace Garden Golf Shirt or Hat! See more details on the Support Page.
Inspired by a Gold Star Mother's love for her fallen Army son, the Veterans Memorial Gold Star Healing and Peace Garden is a thoughtfully designed commemorative arboretum dedicated to all who serve in the United States Armed Forces. This living monument is a gathering place to honor and remember, especially those fighting in the war on terror.
A series of meditative spaces, the Garden is arrayed around the Central Plaza of Honor. Each area is planted with a particular color to represent a core value of character trait found at the heart of all service personnel.
Red represents Courage
Orange represents Duty & Service
Yellow represents Rememberance
Green represents Healing
Blue represents Fidelity
Purple represents Valor
White represents Honor
The garden makes tangible these core ideals and roots them in the ground to allow these noble characteristics to come alive. Each room is connected to the Central Plaza of Honor. The very center of the Plaza holds a bubbling fountain, symbol of cleansing, joy and refreshment as well as hope of ever flowing life. On the dividing black granite Wall of Valor between the Plaza of Honor and the garden rooms will be inscribed the names of the fallen in the war on terror. As you visit the Garden, the earth will bring forth in its seasons therapeutic qualities in color, fragrance and texture, making it a living memorial. Each visit will be different, as wildlife and butterflies invite us to reflect on all that is wonderful in America. Designed as a place not of repose, but of active remembrance, the garden offers a space apart from the cares of this hectic world to meditate, remember and celebrate not only the lives listed on the Wall of Valor, but all those who engage in action to provide solutions for the troubles of the world.
Stroll the Walk of the Intrepid. One step at a time, create new memories. Emerge from the garden feeling restored and full of appreciation for those willing to serve on our behalf.
"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." -GK Chesterton
Veteran's Memorial Park
York, PA
