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Utility Building (Well Shelter) Finished!
The final project for 2024 was the completion of the new Utility Building (the well shelter) at the Park. Construction of the 12’ x 16’ building began in October to provide shelter for the well/pressure tank plumbing drilled and installed in July. Donated materials from Manion’s of Superior, Iron River Building Products and LP Hayward…
Read MoreSPONSOR YOUR OWN RUSTIC CAMPSITE
The opportunity is here! Sponsor your own campsite – a $1,500 donation will include your name on the numbered sign, a 6′ walk-through picnic table, and a campfire ring with swivel grate. The campsites are secluded, between a lovely wooded area; rustic, no water or electricity.
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 MoreGenerous 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. Shown here are Lulich brothers Robert and Peter, with another generous donation to Across the Pond members Roger Johnson and Chris Forslund. Lulich has been one of our yearly donators to the Park, always supportive in keeping our…
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,…
Read MoreAnnual Honor Wall Tile Installation held May 25, 2024
VIETNAM MEMORIAL UPDATE
June 24, 2023 dedication
Read MoreVeteran’s Park Receives Donation from ISSI
ACROSS THE POND VETERANS PARK RECEIVES DONATION 2022 An Iron River native, Robert Buran (Bob or Bobby to his friends and family here), through his company, Information Systems Solutions, Inc. (ISSI), has donated the funds needed to place benches along the quarter mile pedestrian trail at the park. Bob and his wife, Linda Houk, CEO…
Read MoreGreen Bay Packer Foundation Award
GREEN BAY PACKER FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANT TO ACROSS THE POND VETERANS PARK NOV. 2021 Tuesday, Nov. 2nd, 2021, the Green Bay Foundation had their annual luncheon for the 274 charitable organizations that were chosen to receive a grant. The total for all the organizations was $1 million dollars. Across the Pond Veterans Park in Iron…
Read MoreGroundbreaking Ceremony May 19, 2018
Across the Pond Veterans Park ground breaking ceremony in Iron River, Wisconsin It’s Official! The Across The Pond Veterans Park Groundbreaking Ceremony took place May 19, 2018 – construction of the Memorial will begin soon! Wonderful day, wonderful attendance – we are so proud! Photo shows the following, L t R: Rod Abbas, Dan Stephans,…
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