The Naperville IL Gold Star Families Memorial Monument was dedicated on May 27 2023. The project committee was led by Chairpersons Jennifer Slown and Marty Walker and included Jan Bienfang and Lisa Murtaugh Gangi. This group of individuals came together with a common goal to make sure that we never forget.
Naperville IL Gold Star Families Memorial Monument and Resources
About the Monument

Veterans Park, 301 East Garner Road, Naperville, Illinois 60540
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 amy.dozier@woodywilliams.org
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.
Foundation Resources:
Media Coverage
Naperville Gold Star Families Memorial Monument unveiled ahead of Memorial Day
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Read MoreEditorial: Gold Star monument will serve as both a comfort for suffering families and a reminder for our communities
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Read MoreNaperville Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Ceremonial Groundbreaking is Sept. 26
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Read MoreNaperville is Set to Construct Gold Star Families Memorial at Veterans Park - Updated
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Read MorePark board OKs $10,000 contribution to Gold Star Families monument to be built in Naperville’s Veterans park
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Read MoreGold Star Families memorial draws closer at Naperville’s Veterans Park with potential $10,000 from Park District
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Read MoreNaperville events grants OK'd, but questions about reassigning unused funds arise
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Read MoreSacrifice of families who lost loved ones in war to be honored with new Naperville memorial
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