We are pleased to announce that Ste. Rose de Lima Parish is in the planning stages of erecting a Veterans’ Memorial Park at the Ste. Rose Cemetery. This memorial will be constructed to honor all six branches of our military, past, present and future; as well as those who are POW/MIA. At the center of the Veterans’ Memorial there will be three monuments featuring inscribed bronze plaques that pay tribute to the men and women of the armed forces and provide our heartfelt thanks for their service and sacrifice. There will also be a flag walkway and a memorial brick walkway.
While this is an ambitious project, we believe it to be a worthwhile endeavor. You may be interested to know that there are presently 1,572 veterans buried in our cemetery including three from the Civil War. We are committed to ensuring this Veterans’ Memorial will honor all our veterans, past and present while providing a quiet place for reflection and prayer.
There are two ways you can support this project:
- Through a one-time donation in any amount.
- The purchase of an engraved brick for a donation of $100. The bricks will be used to construct the memorial walkway to the three monuments. The veteran to be honored does not need to be buried in the Ste. Rose Cemetery.
Please consider being a part of this honorable undertaking by completing the 2nd page of the following letter and returning to the Pastoral Center. Make your check payable to: Ste. Rose Cemetery Fund and mail to Ste. Rose de Lima Church, 15 Chapel St., Chicopee, MA 01020.
Download the form here.