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The memorial site is located on Gull Road in front of the Riverside Cemetery. It was established in 1948 to honor all veterans. The Memorial Day parade is celebrated here every year.

There are three phases of restoration.

Phase 1: Restoration of the lower tier including the repair of concrete and the placing of new plantings and benches. This phase is complete.

Phase 2; The “Star of Honor” will be the main project in the upper tier. This phase is complete.

Phase 3: Making the area Handicap accessible.

We are currently in phase 3.

Kalamazoo group aims to make Riverside Cemetery’s Veterans Memorial site more accessible

The Kalamazoo Garden Council and Westwood Garden Club continued their efforts to make the Blue Star Memorial site at Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo more accessible in 2020.

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Current Grounds Condition

Previous Grounds Condition

Our Restoration Efforts Have Won Us Many Awards

Michigan Garden Clubs Inc:

#1 Civic Achievement

#1 Civic Beautification

1st Place Landscape Design

1st Place Community Landscape

1st Place Historic Preservation

1st Place Blue Star Memorial

National Garden Clubs

Silver Tray Award Kellogg Civic Achievement Award

Kalamazoo Historic Preservation Commission

recognized Westwood Garden Club for outstanding rehabilitation and renovation of the Veterans Memorial

Keep Michigan Beautiful Inc.

President’s Award for Beautification

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Purchase a Brick

Be part of the Brick Honor Wall and/or honor your favorite Veteran. Inscribed Memorial Bricks are only $50 each for a limited time!

Now is the time to honor your favorite veteran. Inscribed memorial bricks make great Christmas gifts!

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We need your help!

Donations as little as one dollar can help. Click the Donate button below and be apart of this amazing restoration project!