Compton Community Veterans Memorial: The Final Countdown to November 2, 2024

As we approach the unveiling of the Compton Community Veterans Memorial on November 2, 2024, excitement is building, and the project is progressing beautifully! Our team and community partners have been hard at work, and now we’re calling on local businesses and organizations to join us in making this memorial truly special. The Veterans Memorial project aims to unite the Compton community to create a meaningful and lasting tribute to our veterans.

Local Business Support Needed

To ensure the memorial reflects the honor and sacrifice of our veterans, we are seeking donations of supplies—such as landscaping materials, lighting, or decorative items—that will help make the space a fitting tribute. Your support can make a big difference in creating a beautiful and meaningful environment for visitors to pay their respects. If you are a business or individual interested in contributing, please reach out to us!

Partners Making It Possible

This project wouldn’t be where it is today without the incredible support of our partners:

• VFW Post 5394 has graciously provided the location for this installation.

• Army veteran April Villanueva, whose inspiring community altar concept has shaped the design of the memorial.

• Local artists and residents, who have been involved in every step of the design and installation process.

  
  

Honor a Veteran

There’s still time to submit the name and photo of a veteran you’d like to honor. This memorial is for the entire community, and we want to recognize as many veterans as possible. You can submit a veteran here, and help ensure their memory is included in this tribute.

Visit the Online Gallery

You can also see the veterans who have already been submitted by visiting our online photo gallery. This will give you a preview of the powerful tribute we’re creating and how these individuals’ legacies will be honored in the memorial.

We look forward to seeing you on November 2, 2024, for the opening of the Compton Community Veterans Memorial. Thank you for supporting this important project and helping us honor the brave men and women who have served our country.