Heroes Park Veteran Memorial Moves Forward in Scribner
Scribner’s vision for a permanent tribute to its veterans is becoming a reality.
The Heroes Park Veteran Memorial will stand outside the Mohr Auditorium, honoring the courage, service and sacrifice of America’s heroes.
The memorial, a project of the Scribner American Legion Post #121, will be built in three phases. Phase one is underway which will include pouring the memorial foundation and installing flagpole bases and flagpoles. Phase two will be to relocate the military tank from the fairgrounds to the memorial site. Phase three will add benches, plaques, tiles and statues based on donations received.
The total project cost is $206,000, and donors have already contributed $167,811.87.
Anyone, whether a community member or not, can honor a veteran by purchasing a memory tile. A $350 tile includes a photo, while a $250 tile features a dog tag design, and both options display service details, conflict recognition, and may include Gold Star, Purple Heart, MIA, or POW designations. Tiles will become part of the memorial, ensuring each name and story is preserved in Scribner’s history.
To sponsor a tile, pick up a form at Scribner Bank or the Scribner City Office lobby, or complete the form above and email to econdev@scribner-ne.gov
Donations may be dropped off at Scribner Bank (400 Main St, PO Box K) or the Scribner City Office (530 Main St, PO Box D). Please make checks payable to the Scribner Area Foundation and note “Heroes Park” in the memo. If sponsoring a tile, please include the completed form and donation, along with a photo if you are selecting the photo tile option. Please note that photos cannot be returned.
For more information, contact Jim A. Ebel, 402-720-8688 or Jimmy L. Ebel 402-720-8582, or email Scribner’s Economic Development Director, Elizabeth Van Zyl at econdev@scribner-ne.gov.
As construction begins, Heroes Park will stand as a testament to the community’s gratitude for those who served and sacrificed, ensuring their legacy is remembered for generations to come.