Westport Veterans Monument
The Westport Veterans Monument was unveiled on July 24, 2022 and honors every man and woman who has served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces, regardless of the era in which they served or their branch or component of service, and at some point has called Westport home.
The monument is set in a place of honor in front of the flag pole at the top of the Veterans section of Beech Grove Cemetery at the intersection of Main Road and Hix Bridge Road.
The monument's design was a collaborative effort by Carol Freitas, Westport VSO; Betty Slade; Jenn Mulvey and Joan Albanese, Albanese Monuments; Ray Shaw; Kit Wise; and Scott Shaw, Cairncross Landscaping. The monument is comprised of 7 pillars - each one representing a different branch of the military (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard) - set within a granite border and inlaid in bluestone pavers set in a sunburst pattern radiating out from the flag pole.
This monument was funded entirely through donations from local businesses and individuals. The complete list of donors is below.
The unveiling ceremony video is available here.
Pictures of the installation and unveiling ceremony can be viewed here.
BayCoast Bank
VFW W.A. & R. Ouellette Post 8502 - In memory of Wilfrid, Arthur, & Raymond Ouellette and the founding members of this post.
American Legion Post 314
Coyne & Powers Insurance
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 207
Geraldine Fortier - In memory of Roger H. Fortier, USAF
Westport River Gardeners - In memory of the men & women who fought and served!
Alden Hill Realty
Paul Schmid
Sylvan Nursery
The Angel Shop - In honor of all veterans who have served & will serve
The Angel Shop patrons
Sean & Pauline Dooley
Richard & Janine Benevides - In memory of Everett D. Benevides
William R & Rosayne M Saccone - In honor of William R. Saccone, USMC
Raymond F. Elias - In memory of Ernest & Lydia Santos
Norman & M. Irene Buck
Westport Republic Town Committee
Arthur & Sarah Caesar – In memory of PFC William King, US Army, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Battle of the Bulge, WW II
Maurice & Muriel Brousseau
Robert & Nancy Braga
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In memory of Gisela Bouchard | |
Robert Bouchard
Sarah Brookes & Mark Governo
Nicole & Kevin Murray
Scott & Lisa McClarren
Thomas & Cheryl Rebello
Christine Earle
Edward & Brenda Peixe
Beverly Beaudoin
| Susan Gurney
James Mitcheson
Kevin & Anne West Saulnier
Elizabeth Orton
John & Madeleine Lopes
Richard & Florence Orton
Thomas & Barbara Cummiskey
Sandra Dalton |
In memory of Eunice Tripp Durfee | |
Philip Hebert
| Winifred Tripp & Lornalee Frederick
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In memory of Robert Morton | |
Earl W. & Kathy A. Santos Rezendes
Barry & Eileen Beaulieu
Allen J. Kirby
| Judith Ann & Frederick Pearson
Howard, Lillian, & Anthony Burbank |
$5,000 and over - $1,000 to $4,999 - $500 to $999 - $100 to $499 - $1 to $99 | |