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Veterans Park Fundraiser Event 11/10/22

State Represetative Tim Whelan, USMC spoke of his experiences as a Lance Corporal, his appreciation for military service, the importance of Park monuments, and expressed gratitude for veterans and their families.

Andrew Foss, US Army Captain and VP Commercial Lending at Cape Cod 5, shared his experiences as a soldier in Iraq , and described the indelible affect of his military service on both his professional and personal lives.

As is customary at Marine birthay celebrations, the eldest Marine cuts the first piece of cake to serve to the youngest Marine attending. Here the elder Howard Kucks celebrates with Michael Nocella, the youngest Marine and Board Member of Veterans Memorial Park, Inc. The delicious cake was generously donated by Hole-in-One of Orleans and Eastham and enjoyed by all!

Memorial Day 2022

Photos from the Memorial Day 2022 Event

Courtesy of the Cape Code Chronicle and Ryan Bray

Recent Park Images

Above: Veterans Park Renovation Launch kickoff was held Sat April 30th with tours, live local music and food. See the Press Release in the Stay Connected section.

Coast Guard bell in springtime. This too will be refurbished and relocated.

Above: State Representatives Tim Whelan (USMC) and Sarah Peake, and Select Board member Mike Herman join Brigadier General Jimmy Dishner (USAF), Senior Chief Jon Fuller (US Navy) , and Orleans Fire Chaplain Wesley Williams and others. (Source: a tribute and service for Veterans Day, November 11, 2021 at Academy Place.)

Above: Many paying tribute were in attendance with support from the Nauset Middle School Band.

Gathering and reflective areas with new pathways and memorials are in store!

With the WWII monument as the focal point, Veterans Day and the Holiday Season serve to emphasize the significance of Veterans Memorial Park at Academy Place!

A tribute to those who serve(d) from WWI (featured above right) to the present day (above left). There are currently 349 Orleans veterans identified on the memorials from the Civil War through World War II. Please see our plan to replace, relocate, and add memorials. The ability for naming opportunities in the Park to honor any Veteran will also be provided.