Fathers for Patriot Park

Shortly after Tom Walkup Jr. was killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan on November 23, 2003 the Millville City Commission announced plans to build a park to honor the men and women who have served in the war on terror. On January 31, 2005, the City of Millville lost its second son to the war on terror. Harry Swain IV was killed while serving in Iraq. During a ceremony at the Millville American Legion Post on February 23, 2005 the proposed park was named Patriot Park. When completed Patriot Park will honor all of our local service men and women who have served in the military. In addition to building a new park, this project will also include refurbishing the Vietnam Memorial, Springsteadah Plaza (named for the MIA Donald Springsteadah). The new park will be connected by a brick walkway. This walkway will consist of Memorial Bricks that can be purchased by an individual in memory of a loved one. The park will be located on Riverside Drive, overlooking the Maurice River at West Main Street (Route 49). The cost to build Patriot Park and refurbish the Vietnam Memorial, and Springsteadah Plaza will be approximately $150,000

Patriot Park Phase II Update: (1/05/2009) Fathers For Patriot Park is hosting a Beef & Beer at the Millville Elks on February 21st, 2009. Tickets are $20.00 and will be available in January, 2009. Advance tickets can be purchased by sending your request along with a check made payable to “Fathers For Patriot Park” and your return address to: Fathers For Patriot Park PO Box 1332 Millville NJ. 08332 We have begun phase II of Patriot Park to honor our veterans. This Phase will see the refurbishing of the Vietnam Memorial and Springsteada Plaza. Unfortunately through the years the memorial has been neglected. Now it is time to remember those men and women who served during that time. Please Remember – This park is not intended to glorify conflicts or wars, it is to honor the men and women who have served our country during those times. If you can help, please send a contribution to the address below. Thank you all for your support. The Statue and Granite Base were dedicated in September, 2008. We invite everyone to come to the park and see this tribute to the men and women who serve our country in the armed forces. The first group of bricks for the Memorial Walkway has arrived. We have over 3,000 bricks ready to be installed as soon as the weather permits. The 5th annual Tom Walkup Jr. Poker Run was held Saturday August 9th, 2008. Thank you to all the riders and volunteers who have made this event a success year after year.

Patriot Park Update: (7/9/2007) The 4th annual Tom Walkup Jr. Poker Run is set for Saturday August 4th, 2007. Please see flyer under Poker Run tab. (feel free to make copies). The Statue has been completed and the base stone is almost finished. We are looking forward to an unveiling in the fall of 2007. Next is the refurbishing of the Vietnam Memorial. Funds are still needed to complete this project. If you can help, please send a contribution to the address below. Thank you all for your support. Fathers For Patriot Park is hosting a Beef & Beer at the Millville Elks on February 24th, 2007. Tickets are $20.00 and will be available in January, 2007. Advance tickets can be purchased by sending your request along with a check made payable to “Fathers For Patriot Park” and your return address to: Fathers For Patriot Park PO Box 1332 Millville NJ. 08332 Construction has begun on Patriot Park The foundation for the statue was poured on Thursday, November 9th, 2007. We are expecting the Granite Base to be delivered year end, and the statue in February. Ground breaking for the statue was held on Flag Day, June 14, 2006, at 12:00 Noon. The statue of three children holding American Flags will be the centerpiece of Patriot Park. To date we have raised approximately half of the $150,000.00 needed to complete the park and refurbish the Vietnam Memorial. If you can help us complete this Memorial Park to honor all of the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces please send your donation to: Fathers For Patriot Park PO Box 1332 Millville NJ. 08332

Patriot Park Update: (11/8/2006) Fathers For Patriot Park is hosting a Beef & Beer at the Millville Elks on February 24th, 2007. Tickets are $20.00 and will be available in January, 2007. Advance tickets can be purchased by sending your request along with a check made payable to “Fathers For Patriot Park” and your return address to: Fathers For Patriot Park PO Box 1332 Millville NJ. 08332 Construction has begun on Patriot Park The foundation for the statue was poured on Thursday, November 9th, 2007. We are expecting the Granite Base to be delivered year end, and the statue in February. Ground breaking for the statue was held on Flag Day, June 14, 2006, at 12:00 Noon. The statue of three children holding American Flags will be the centerpiece of Patriot Park. To date we have raised approximately half of the $150,000.00 needed to complete the park and refurbish the Vietnam Memorial. If you can help us complete this Memorial Park to honor all of the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces please send your donation to: Fathers For Patriot Park PO Box 1332 Millville NJ. 08332