Armed Forces Tribute Garden

A Place of Enduring Tribute & Respect

This beautiful, contemplative destination garden is dedicated to those who serve our country in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines. Located just east of U.S. 36 on 104th Avenue between Christopher Fields and Big Dry Creek, the Tribute Garden is an enduring place of respect that pays tribute to the commitment and patriotism of members of the armed forces, past, present, and future. This permanent tribute includes a dramatic central water feature, seating areas for rest and contemplation, granite pillars, and extraordinary walkways with engraved pavers honoring those who serve or have served. Every year on Armed Forces Day, the City of Westminster honors those who have served with a special ceremony at the Tribute Garden.

Tribute Garden Honorees

More than 1,600 honorees are recognized in the Armed Forces Tribute Garden.

Fountain

Open from Memorial Day through Labor Day

Please note that the fountain may be shut off at any time during the season due to weather, maintenance, or other operational concerns.

Honor Those Who Served with Your Tax-Deductible Contribution

Fundraising efforts for the Armed Forces Tribute Garden are underway and there are many ways to contribute. Consider a general contribution or a specified amount for a particular feature. Civic and community groups are encouraged to "adopt" a specific item, and work toward raising funds as a group project.

  • Engraved Brick Paver - 8 inches by 4 inches - $125 each - Includes three lines of script
  • Engraved Brick Paver - 8 inches by 8 inches - $200 each - Includes four lines of script and military seal or eight lines of script
  • Covered Seating Areas - $50,000
  • Service Branch Bronze Sculptures - $100,000 each

For more information or to contribute, please contact Maggie LaGuardia.

Deadline to order personalized engraved brick pavers: February 1.

New brick honorees will be recognized at the annual Armed Forces Day ceremony the third Saturday in May.

Download the Engraved Brick Paver Form (PDF)

Armed Forces Tribute Garden BRICKS Application

Special thanks to the following major donors to the Westminster Armed Forces Tribute Garden:

  • Jefferson County Open Space Program - $294,000
  • Wal-Mart, Corporate Headquarters - $25,000
  • Westminster Rotary Noon Club - $8,500
  • Wal-Mart, 136th Avenue and I-25 - $7,000
  • Wal-Mart, 72nd Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard - $4,000
  • Westminster Legacy Foundation - $3,500
  • Westminster 7:10 Rotary - $2,500
  • Mike Schaffner - $1,000

Special thanks to Jim Sullivan, who donated $150,000 for the initial design of the sculptures.

Flagpole Purchasers:

  • Ted Becker Family - American
  • Ball Corporation - POW/MIA
  • City of Westminster Employee Advisory Committee - Colorado
  • Westminster Legacy Foundation - City of Westminster
  • Martin Pocs Family - Army
  • Ed Getsch Family - Navy
  • Valley Bank and Trust - Air Force
  • Brent McFall Family - Marines
  • Bill Christopher Family/Bill Walenczak Family - Coast Guard
  • Mike Byrne Family - Merchant Marine