Veteran Memorials
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Civic Art Honors Veterans, Communities, and Leaders
We support civic, cultural, and veteran-focused public art and infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and create enduring public places.
From concept development and planning through fabrication and installation, we collaborate with nonprofit organizations, municipalities, veteran groups, and local partners to deliver thoughtful, durable public art, civic installations, and heritage projects that honor service, cultural history, and shared community identity.
The Astoria Nordic Heritage Park was developed through a partnership between the Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association, local supporters, and the City of Astoria. The park reflects the legacy of Scandinavian and Nordic immigrants who helped shape Astoria’s cultural and civic fabric. Their influence remains present in the city’s public spaces, heritage sites, and community traditions.
From civic landscapes and heritage sites to veterans memorials, public art installations, and interpretive displays, we help bring community-led visions for civic and veterans memorial design into lasting public form—shaped by place, purpose, and the people it serves.
Frequently Asked Questions About OM Stone’s Civic Art
We do make headstones, but that’s not all we do. Our family business started out making grave memorials in 1947. Since that time, we’ve expanded our stonework artistry and today also create public art, civic art, signs, and other stone creations.
We’ve created numerous projects all over the United States. We’ve put together a list of some of the more notable projects.
Yes, we’ve worked on many projects honoring our veterans, and we take on any veteran-connected project with tremendous respect for all those who have served. Our designers are always humbled and proud to work on these memorials.
We can include pictures, images, emblems, drawings, etchings, and more. With GLASS ART® and BRONZSTONE® technology, we can create vibrantly colored art that remains crisp and colorful for decades.
No, we can create large-scale work or small projects.
Featured Veterans Memorial Projects
Honoring D-Day
On June 6, 1944, Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy in an operation that helped change the course of World War II. The courage displayed that day—and throughout
Revolutionary War Memorial
On April 19th in Beaverton, Oregon, a remarkable new chapter in American remembrance will be unveiled at Veterans Memorial Park. The Revolutionary War Memorial Dedication marks not only a tribute
Vietnam War Memorial
The long-overdue Vietnam War Memorial was unveiled at Oregon State Capitol on November 23, 2024. The Vietnam War Memorial is made of 46 black granite columns engraved with the names
Vietnam Memorial Springfield, OR
November 11, 2016 – Springfield, OR Springfield’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial installation stands in a long tradition of OM Stone’s commitment to veteran communities. With a stunning laser etched soldier image,
Projects Recognizing Veterans Unite Communities
Some of OM Stone’s most important work is crafting civic art that honors veterans. One of our recent projects was in Springfield, Tennessee, for the Orange Heart Medal Foundation. This group works to bring recognition to Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange.
Affected veterans can suffer from a multitude of serious illnesses, and many have perished because of Agent Orange.
The cenotaph we created for Springfield Memorial Gardens holds the names of 532 vets who died due to exposure. It’s intended as a tribute to the 2.7 million Vietnam veterans who served from 1955 to 1975, the men and women who later died after their service, and the millions exposed to the toxic herbicide.
A large crowd from the community turned out when the monument was dedicated. We believe this type of civic art serves a crucial purpose within a community, reminding us of history and honoring those who served and died.
