The dream to build this Memorial began with one person. One person who realized that thousands of Alabamians had served in wars throughout the 20th century. Thousands of Alabama families had lost the ones they loved. And yet for all they gave, we have given little in return to show our gratitude. This one person voiced her thoughts and quickly found other people who shared the same concern. Together, they formed the Alabama Veterans Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit organization which is bringing to life the dream of a permanent memorial park to honor Alabama Veterans. This Memorial will stand for all time as a tribute to the Alabamians who fought and came home, as well as those who died in the wars of the 20th and 21st centuries.

The Alabama Veterans Memorial, as we see it, is far more than just a park located in Central Alabama. It is a message from all Alabamians, stating that we know full well the price of freedom and peace. And we pray that future generations will not have to pay so great a cost.