Veteran's Memorial Park
About
Veterans Park in Lyndonville is a peaceful spot in the heart of the village that serves as a place of reflection and remembrance for the community. The park features a series of monuments and plaques honoring veterans of the Civil War, World War I and II, the Korean War, Vietnam War and Desert Storm. Among them is a historic stack of cannonballs with a plaque that reads, “In honor of those who served in the Civil War.”
The park also includes a memorial bench and tree dedicated to Marine Trevor T. Cook, a local service member killed during training maneuvers in 2011. Sgt. Trevor Cook, 25, was a crew chief with the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369. He was tragically killed on July 6, 2011, when a UH-1Y Huey helicopter crashed during a training mission at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
In May, the park becomes the site of the community’s annual Memorial Day service, where residents gather to honor and remember those who served. Later in the year, the park takes on a festive spirit. Each December, nearly 100 Christmas trees are decorated by families, businesses, and local organizations. Some are memorials to loved ones, while others simply contribute to the holiday display, which remains lit through New Year’s Day.