The Veterans Memorial Park-Tampa Gold Star Families Memorial Monument was dedicated on October 11, 2025. The project committee was led by Chairpersons Dave Braun and Suzy Hunt and included Annette Kirk GSM, Lorrie Fleming GSM, Jeff Sklut, USCG Ret., Mary Ellen Harlan, Michelle Heckshuer, Tom Fletcher, Advisor, Toni Gross GSM, Advisor, and Hal Youmans, Advisor. This group of individuals came together with a common goal to make sure that we never forget.
Veterans Memorial Park-Tampa Gold Star Families Memorial Monument and Resources
About the Monument
Veterans Memorial Park, 3602 Hwy 301 N, Tampa FL 33619
Gold Star Family members and relatives are those who have sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom.
The Gold Star Family Memorial was created by Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams to remember those families who have made the ultimate sacrifice. To learn more about the memorial, please visit our Gold Star Families Memorial Monument web page.
Gold Star Families Resources
Military and Veteran Resources
Educational Resources
We are thankful to have support from hundreds of community partners. For specific resource requests, please email outreach@woodywilliams.org.
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Funds raised will be used to further the mission to honor and serve Gold Star Families across the nation and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
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