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The monument has been designed to be strong, eternal, peaceful, circular and symmetrical, to inspire contemplation and solitude, to be grand and uniquely beautiful and in harmony with the natural surroundings to honor all branches of the US Military.

08/15/2026

Veterans Monument Dedication Date Announced

The Northern California Coastal Veterans Monument is getting closer to completion, and the dedication ceremony is now set for Saturday, November 7 at the Point Arena Lighthouse.

Construction has made major progress in recent weeks. The concrete work has been completed, basalt benches have been installed, and the monument’s six massive basalt columns are now surrounded by the completed circular walkway. Work is continuing on the engraved granite name slabs, landscaping, and the basalt eternal flame that will become the centerpiece of the monument.

The latest Independent Coast Observer article takes a look at the construction progress, the upcoming dedication, and the continuing effort to honor veterans at the monument.

Our thanks to the Independent Coast Observer for its continuing coverage of the Veterans Monument and for granting permission to reprint this article.

Read the full article here:

👉 https://norcalcoastvetsmonument.org/ICO20260813.html

07/28/2026

Save the Date: November 7, 2026
We're excited to announce that the dedication of the Northern California Coastal Veterans Monument will take place on November 7, 2026, the weekend before Veterans Day! More details on the ceremony will be shared as we get closer.

Construction update: Big progress this summer! The final concrete pour was completed in early July, and once it cured, our massive basalt benches were set in place by crane, the same week our new parking area was paved. Flagstone for the monument floor and walkway has been delivered and will be installed in August. The centerpiece eternal flame sculpture is on track for completion in October, along with final landscaping.

See more construction photos: https://norcalcoastvetsmonument.org/construction.php

The finish line is in sight, but there's still work (and cost) ahead to complete the monument by dedication day. Want to help us get there? https://norcalcoastvetsmonument.org/donate.php

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 The Northern California Coastal Veterans Monument Continues to Take Shape

Construction of the Northern California Coastal Veterans Monument at the Point Arena Lighthouse is making exciting progress, and we'd love for you to be part of this historic community effort.

The July 3, 2026 edition of the Independent Coast Observer featured the monument on its front page. Reporter Chelsea Randall tells the story of the project's remarkable transformation this spring—from the installation of the six massive basalt columns in April to the concrete work completed ahead of Independence Day.

The article also recognizes the extraordinary generosity of the landscape designers, structural engineers, architects, contractors, and many other professionals who donated hundreds of hours to help bring this vision to life.

Among the most meaningful moments during construction were two permanent tributes placed within the monument's foundation: the ashes of a beloved board member who helped make the project possible, and a veteran's Purple Heart. These lasting memorials will forever be part of the monument's legacy.

📖 Read the complete article (reprinted with permission from the Independent Coast Observer) here:

https://norcalcoastvetsmonument.org/ICO20260703.html

If this story inspires you, please consider helping us complete this lasting tribute to the men and women who have served our nation.

💙 Donate online:

https://norcalcoastvetsmonument.org/donate

📬 Or mail your contribution to:

Northern California Coastal Veterans Monument
PO Box 14
Point Arena, CA 95468

Every contribution, large or small, helps create a permanent place where veterans and their families will be honored for generations to come.

Thank you for your support.

05/22/2026

The Northern California Coastal Veterans Monument is coming to the grounds of the Point Arena Lighthouse — and you can be part of it.

We are a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer nonprofit building a permanent monument to honor all veterans: past, present, and future.

Our funding comes primarily from the “Names Project”. For a $1,000 tax-deductible donation, a veteran's name and service information are permanently engraved on granite plaques at the monument's base.

It is a meaningful, lasting way to say thank you — and engraving spaces are limited.

Any veteran. Any branch. Any era.

To reserve an engraving and make your donation:
• Visit: vetsmonument.com
• Scan the QR code in the flyer below
• Call: (707) 877-6251

Please share this with anyone who may want to honor a veteran in their life.

04/01/2026

The March 27, 2026 edition of the Independent Coast Observer featured the Veterans Monument project on the front page. Reporter Chelsea Randall covered the arrival of the six basalt columns and benches on the Mendonoma coast — a milestone years in the making.

The article tells the story behind the columns — how three board members traveled to Hayden, Idaho, to personally visit the quarry and hand-select each piece. It describes the months of work required to secure engraving approval from each branch of the military, a process made more difficult by the 2025 government shutdown.

Here is a link to the full article. It is a wonderful tribute to this community's commitment to honoring those who have served. https://norcalcoastvetsmonument.org/ICO20260327FB.html

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Point Arena, CA
95468

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