Posts by EileenBentzen
Veterans Park Campground Is Open! Come and check it out!
Re-cap of the Annual Honor Wall Dedication Ceremony May 23, 2026
It was a dark and gloomy day – but despite the rain, wind, and cold, the Dedication Ceremony at the Park was as stirring and memorable as ever! A large crowd gathered for the solemn ceremony honoring our veterans, and to hear the 56 new names added to the Honor Wall in the past few…
Read MoreRe-Introducing our Booster Membership Program!
We are excited to announce the return of our Booster Program! We are humbly and respectfully requesting your support by participating in this initiative and becoming a Park Booster! The program has five levels: Corporate, Platinum, and Lifetime require a one-time donation; Family and Individual are annual contributions. Family and Individual contributors will be reminded…
Read MoreScavenger Hunt ATV/UTV RIDE A HUGE SUCCESS!
Scavenger Hunt ATV/UTV RIDE Event Date: October 11, 2025 A fundraiser organized and conducted by the Friends of the Park organization, for the benefit of the Across The Pond Veterans Park! The ride was a huge success! 41 registrants comprised eight teams. The winners were: Trails North Riders Dirt Nerds Ride and seek The VFW…
Read MoreAnother Generous Donation from Lulich Implement, Mason WI
Lulich Implement has been serving the tri-state area since 1961, a third-generation, family-owned and operated business. Lulich has been one of our yearly donators to the Park, always supportive in keeping our Park moving ahead. Shown here are Lulich brothers Robert and Peter, with another generous donation to Across the Pond Veterans Park members…
Read MoreNew Sculpture at Park
The GLOBE, donated by Charles Lee Hamilton, Jr. was presented at a dedication ceremony held Saturday, September 28 at the Park. This is the second sculpture donated by him, the first is the focal point of the Vietnam Memorial Site. The GLOBE has been placed at the entrance to the Memorial…
Read MoreNational Guard Construction at Across The Pond
On June 1st, 31 National Guard military personnel arrived at the Across The Pond Veterans Park in Iron River, WI to excavate the settling pond, required before building the RV and camping sites so essential to the success of the Park. Roger Johnson, Construction Manager for the Park since 2017, worked with Major Jeremy Bates,…
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