The mission of The Iraq and Afghanistan War Memorial Foundation is to establish a monument in honor of Floridians who served in our nation's wars in both Iraq and Afghanistan. We take pride in this mission to honor all who served, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
This monument will honor Floridians who served in our nation's wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Made from India Black Granite, (like the Vietnam War Memorial), this impressive monument will serve as an enduring reminder of the sacrifices made on behalf of our nation.
The front side will be adorned with metal plates, painted in the colors of each war's campaign ribbons, outlines of each country, service emblems, and appropriate wording. The back side will list 349 names of Floridians who were killed in each war, (Florida listed as their Home Of Record at time of death) source: DOD / Defense Casualty Analysis System. A service member's state home of record is the state from which they enter military service.
On 19 September 2022, the City Council of Port Saint Lucie, by a unanimous vote of 5-0, voted to approve the Iraq and Afghanistan War Memorial of Florida, to be placed in the Veterans Memorial Park of Port Saint Lucie. After a three month search, and on-site surveys of almost 50 possible locations, we determined that Port Saint Lucie offered the best location for the monument. We look forward to working with their Parks Department, and other city offices in the completion of this mission. We thank Mayor Shannon Martin, and the City Council for placing their trust in us, and we look forward to dedicating the monument later this year.
Video about location
* Click Here for the city of Port Saint Lucie City Council meeting minutes, (approval of the monument).
* Click Here for the City of Port Saint Lucie news release, (announcement of the monument).
* Click Here for news article, (Veteran Voice).
* Click Here for news article, (Tampa Bay Newspapers).
* Click Here for news article, (TC Palm).
Remember, Honor, and Serve: This mission is all about honoring Floridians who served in our nation's wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, providing them a memorial that is worthy of their service, and fulfilling our promise to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Our partner PG Memorials has to date built ten beautiful monuments in Florida. Their craftsmanship and attention to detail is on display in the six monuments they have constructed for the Hillsborough County Veterans Park, and monuments located in Key West, Bushnell, Bonita Springs, and the Hamilton County Veterans Memorial Park. We're proud to work with a monument company of their caliber, and look forward to them constructing The Iraq and Afghanistan War Memorial of Florida.
See examples of their work, and various items that make perfect gifts, on their website:
