Arizona Heroes Memorial

03/24/2026

Hello from the Arizona Heroes Memorial! We have two days of significance in the next week that we would like to acknowledge. Tomorrow, March 25th, is National Medal of Honor Day. During this day, celebrated since 1991, we remember and honor the heroism and sacrifice of the nation's Medal of Honor recipients. This highest of awards honors members of our armed forces who have distinguished themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty. There is no higher example of selfless service.
We also want to acknowledge and thank our Vietnam Veterans. On March 29th, designated as the National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we pay special tribute to the 9 million Americans who served during the Vietnam War era, to the 58,000 names memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and to those who never received the recognition they deserved when they returned to America from war.
Please take the time to reflect on the many sacrifices made by both Medal of Honor awardees, and by our Vietnam Veterans! Thank you.

03/05/2026

Happy 84th Birthday to the US Navy Seabees! On March 5, the U.S. Navy commemorates the establishment of the Seabees by remembering their heritage and extensive contributions to naval history during the past 84 years and recognizing their important mission today. These engineers were deployed worldwide and continue to serve the U.S. Navy to this day. During World War II, their “Can Do” attitude helped them build forward bases, airfields, and critical infrastructure across the Pacific.
The Seabees’ unusual name comes from the pronunciation of C.B. for "construction battalions." This inspired the Seabee logo, which depicts a buzzing bee holding construction tools and a rifle. Happy 84th Birthday!

01/18/2026

01/16/2026

01/09/2026

Hello from the Arizona Heroes Memorial! Tomorrow, January 9, 2026 is Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day across the nation. Our Brothers and Sisters in Law Enforcement perform many vital duties each day keeping us safe and ensuring we can live our lives in peace. Our country depends on these everyday heroes to preserve law and order. We thank them and are pleased to have significant representation at the Memorial of these incredible people!
This special recognition day was established in 2015 to honor the selfless service and dedication of law enforcement officers, to acknowledge their sacrifices, and to raise awareness about the challenges and dangers they face every day. Please thank one of these unsung heroes at every opportunity!

12/26/2025

Experience the magic of the season at the Heroes Holiday Wreath Walk!
Stroll through the Arizona Heroes Memorial and enjoy over 50 custom-made wreaths. Free, festive, and fun for all ages. 🎄✨
Visit our website to learn more about the memorial AZHeroesmemorial.org

12/22/2025

12/16/2025

12/13/2025

The Arizona Heroes Memorial invites you to experience our first annual Wreath Walk from today (Dec 13th) through December 31st. Our dedicated volunteers, led by Executive Director Lisa Hopper, placed hand decorated and lighted holiday wreaths throughout the Memorial this morning. Come out and see the fantastic Memorial solar lighting, and the wreaths as well!

11/11/2025

We at the Arizona Heroes Memorial want to extend our wishes for a very Happy Veterans Day to everyone who is serving or has served in our Armed Forces. Today is a day to reflect on the importance of service to a national and patriotic cause. The many Veterans we have the privilege to know and spend time with have a strong bond of camaraderie, and a strong sense of pride in having been a part of defending our great nation.
We ask that you reach out and thank a Veteran in your life today. The freedoms we so proudly treasure and enjoy have been made possible by the willingness of those among us to serve America!
And please stop by and visit our wonderful Arizona Heroes Memorial in Oro Valley's Naranja Park! If you have not yet had the opportunity to see this beautiful Memorial, you will be very impressed and thankful to have this right here in Southern Arizona!

10/23/2025

Every year, October 26 is recognized as the National Day of the Deployed, a day dedicated to honoring those deployed in service to the U.S. military. This observance honors all service members who have been deployed in service of our country. The day also acknowledges the sacrifices that military families make during deployment.
The first National Day of the Deployed was observed in 2006, when North Dakota announced a proclamation for the day, thanks to Shelle Aberle, who petitioned Governor John Hoeven with the idea.
By 2012, every state in the US was observing this day.
If you're looking to support service members on this day of recognition, check with local Veterans Service Organizations, or, if you live near a military base, contact the base’s Family Resource Center.