Progress

June 2026 Project Update
Help Complete the Mission

After more than five years of planning, fundraising, and dedicated volunteer effort, the memorial honoring Veterans of Modern Warfare is entering its final phase.

This memorial will honor Navy SEAL John P. Connors, all Veterans of Modern Warfare, and the families who continue to carry their legacy forward.

A philanthropist inspired by this mission issued a challenge with a June 15 deadline, creating a unique opportunity to bring this project across the finish line.

Fundraising Progress

Goal: $1,000,000
Raised to Date: $667,500
Still Needed: $332,500
Raised in the Last Week: $77,500

Photo by Sean Kernan, courtesy of Stony Creek Quarry Corporation

Construction Progress

Material: The memorial’s granite components are being sourced from historic Stony Creek Quarry in Connecticut, the same quarry that supplied the granite for the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.

Pedestal: Purchased 9’ x 9′ x 2.5′ granite block for architectural pedestal.

Boulder: Ordered 7′ x 7′ x 7′ granite block to be hand-carved into a natural boulder.

Construction Documents: Nearing completion.

Why This Matters

At 91 years old, John’s mother, Joan, has patiently waited to see her son’s sacrifice honored through a permanent memorial.

We hope to welcome Joan to the unveiling ceremony and celebrate the completion of this tribute with her present.

Every contribution helps bring that moment closer.

Help Finish What We Started

The finish line is now in sight.

Please consider making a donation today and helping us complete this memorial honoring John P. Connors, all Veterans of Modern Warfare, and the families who have sacrificed alongside them.

Photo by Sean Kernan, courtesy of Stony Creek Quarry Corporation

Photo by Sean Kernan, courtesy of Stony Creek Quarry Corporation.
From left to right: Darrell Petit, Kieran O’Shaughnessy, Todd Moline, Joseph Connors & Bob McGuirk.

Help us reach our goal to raise $332,500 by June 15, 2026. Every donation matters. Thank you!

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Construction Update

as of 11/10/25

A. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING = 100% COMPLETE

1. Core Samples – DONE

2. Report & Analysis – DONE

3. Engineer’s Stamp – DONE

B. ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS = 100% COMPLETE

1. Design – DONE

2. Specifications – DONE

3. Dimensions – DONE

4. Renderings – DONE

5. Layout Drawings – DONE

6. Detail Drawings – DONE

7. Add Alternates for Seats – DONE

C. CIVIL ENGINEERING = 100% COMPLETE

1. Drawings = DONE

2. Calculations = DONE

3. Engineer’s Stamp = DONE

D. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING = 100% Complete

1. Drawings = DONE

2. Calculations = DONE

3. Engineer’s Stamp = DONE

E. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS = 30% COMPLETE

1. Contact landscape architectural firms regarding bid request for renderings – DONE

2. Interview firms – DONE

3. Meet on-site and review scope – DONE

4. Answer questions – DONE

5. Landscape architects submit bids = In Process

6. Review bids, award contract & send deposit

7. Review first submittal of renderings & comment

8. Revision #1 by landscape architect

9. Review second submittal

10. Revision #2 by landscape architect

11. Submit renderings to Veterans Advisory Council for review & comment

12. Submit renderings to town for review & comment

13. Revision #3 by landscape architect

14. Resubmit landscape renderings to Veterans Advisory Council for final approval.

15. Resubmit landscape renderings to town for final approval

16. Incorporate approved renderings into project documents

17. Approve final payment to landscape architectural firm.

F. TOWN OF SCITUATE = 30% COMPLETE

1. Submit preliminary construction documents to Veterans Advisory Council – DONE

2. Preliminary meeting with Town Manager and Select Board Chair – DONE

3. Submit completed construction documents & bid form to Town Manager & Select Board Chair for review and comment

4. Revise construction documents & bid form (Revision 1)

5. Resubmit construction documents & bid form (Resubmittal 1)

6. Meet with various town departments for review & comment. Example: Engineering Department, DPW, Permitting Department, Etc.

7. Revise construction documents & bid form per department heads (Revision 2)

8. Resubmit construction documents & bid form to department heads for approval (Resubmittal 2)

9. Submit final construction documents & bid form to Town Manager & Select Board Chair for 100% approval

10. Construction documents released for bid.

Monumental Milestones: Tracking The Memorial Statue

Check back periodically to see the progress happening at Lawson Park, Scituate, MA.

Stake placed in the ground at Lawson Common, December 2023.

Soil coring machine at Lawson Common, February 8, 2024.

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June 2026 Project Update
Help Complete the Mission

Fundraising Progress