VETERANS MEMORIAL

The Veterans Memorial at Moncus Park

About the Memorial

🕔 Open daily during park hours: 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM

The Veterans Memorial at Moncus Park is a lasting tribute to the courage, patriotism, sacrifice, and honor of all who have served our country. Open every day, the memorial welcomes visitors, families, and organizations to reflect, remember, and celebrate those who gave so much.

The memorial features a flag court flanked by large tablets commemorating American military participation in key conflicts throughout history. Brick pavers and seat wall inscriptions throughout the space have been sponsored by local veterans and their loved ones as permanent tributes to their service.

Veterans were engaged throughout the planning and design process, ensuring the space serves the full range of military events — from solemn memorial ceremonies and wreath-laying observances to military weddings and holiday celebrations.

"Wow, we have finally made it! The Veterans Memorial at Moncus Park can now celebrate those men and women who have served our country in the U.S. Armed Forces since our War for Independence almost 250 years ago. This beautiful park, which has enhanced our city and community, was made possible by generous and hard-working folks, but would not even be a whisper in the wind without our veterans' service for our country's freedom."

Dr. Jon "Skip" Palmintier Co-Chairman, Veterans Memorial Committee at Moncus Park

Honor a Veteran

Purchase a custom brick paver or seat wall inscription to honor a veteran in your life. Bricks are permanently installed in the memorial and serve as a lasting tribute for generations to come.

2026 Installation Schedule

Installation Date	Order Window
February 2026	Orders placed August 1 – October 31, 2025
May 2026	Orders placed November 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026
August 2026	Orders placed February 1 – April 30, 2026

Finding your brick: Bricks are arranged in a semi-circle and can be easily located by walking the memorial area. There is currently no inventory map. Bricks purchased in groups are not guaranteed to be placed next to each other, and brick location cannot be selected.

Purchase a Brick Paver

Brick & Seat Wall Inquiries

For questions about brick pavers or seat wall inscriptions, please contact:
Walker Rolen — wrolen@moncuspark.org — 337-500-1449

Made Possible By

The Veterans Memorial was made possible through the generous contributions of the following organizations, families, and hundreds of community supporters.

Stuller Family Foundation Patrick & Ann Herrington The Lowe Family James Parkerson Roy Family Fund Mills Family Foundation, Inc. On Call Band Pinhook Foundation, Inc. Ramsay Corporation Schilling Distributing Company Stanley & Susan Blackstone The Schilling Family The Beaver Club

You can also mail a contribution to:
Lafayette Central Park, Inc.
2901 Johnston Street, Suite 304 — Lafayette, LA 70503

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