The Memorial
The MSG William J. Crawford Memorial will include the following three sections for
the initial phase of the project:
- MSG William J. Crawford Memorial - The center section of the wall honors MSG William J. Crawford, Palmer Divide's only Medal of Honor recipient. This will include a bronze sculpture in bas-relief commemorating significant elements of Crawford's life.
- Wall of Valor - The two side sections of the Memorial are the Walls of Valor. These sections pay tribute to heroic acts of valor bravely performed by other Veterans who are associated with the Palmer Divide region of Colorado.
- Freedom Trail (Paver Stone) - The Freedom Trail will have 8" x 12" inscribed pavers that form the plaza and walking paths. The pavers are Colorado natural stone and pay tribute to the honorable service of ALL Veterans with connections to the Palmer Divide region of Colorado.
Memorial Concept Sketch
Location: Northeast corner of Palmer lake in Palmer Lake, Colorado (15 minutes north of Colorado Springs)
Total space requirements: 2,500 sq feet
Land Ownership: County of El Paso, Colorado
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Timeline
February 1, 2011: Publish Request for Proposals (RFP) for the MSG William J. Crawford Memorial construction and center section
February 15, 2011: Final day to submit proposals from contractors and artists
April 30, 2011: Evaluate proposals
May 1, 2011: Award General Contractor and Artists contracts
May 31, 2011 (Memorial Day): MSG William J. Crawford Memorial Day celebration at The Depot in Palmer Lake, CO [more details]
May 31, 2012 (Memorial Day): MSG William J. Crawford Memorial ground breaking at the northeast corner of Palmer Lake
November 11, 2012 (Veteran's Day): Proposed MSG William J. Crawford Memorial public dedication ceremony
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