Progress
On May 24, 2012, a brick dedication was held at the Memorial
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The Honor Guard prepares to render honors.
General Goodale was the key speaker.
Some
of the bricks that were dedicated.
WWII Reenactors and members of the Idaho Military History Museum fired a
3 volley salute on a 75mm pack howitzer. In the background is the
memorial errected by the 303rd Bomb Group..
This
tribute to MG Lafrenze is at the entrance of the Memorial Park.
The image next to it is a close up of the fountain.
November 2011 Raffle
A Remington 870 shotgun was raffled as a fundraiser for the Gowen Field Memorial. Here, Command CWO-5 "Rudy" Wise, of the Gowen Field Memorial Park committee
presents the shotgun to LTC David Hartley. LTC Hartley was randomly chosen amongst more than 100 people who donated to help with future
projects at the Memorial Park. Remington donated the shotgun and donations were received from Military, Family and Civilian supporters of the
Park.
On November 10, 2011, a brick dedication was held at the Memorial
General Shawver standing near the recently
completed fountain was one of the speakers at the dedication.
The Honor Guard rendered honors and fired a volley
in tribute.
A bench was dedicated to former Air National Guardsman Dennis Wallace.
Friends and family later released the baloons they were holding in
tribute.
Ground Breaking Ceremony (23 May 2008)
Governor Otter speaking at the Ground Breaking Ceremony.
Governor Otter joins the others to throw the first shovels of dirt.
Initial Construction
This photo was taken from the roof of Bldg 600 on 3 Oct 08. The camera is oriented to the South East.
After the First Phase of Construction
Entrance to the park. This is where the Memorial Archway will eventually be.
Site Prior to Construction
This photo was taken from the intersection of Farman and Guard Streets, looking North East.
This photo was taken from the East side of Bldg 600, looking East.