EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso County will celebrate the completion of a new veterans memorial in Fabens that will honor the men and women who have served in all branches.
The new veterans memorial is part of Fabens Veterans Park, located on PFC Fernando Gutierrez Street (formerly 602 4th St. NE). The celebration will be held throughout the afternoon on Friday, April 17.
This is a schematic that was sent to KTSM by the County when the project first began. Courtesy of El Paso County.
The celebration will begin with a Veterans Resource Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering veterans and families the opportunity to connect with service providers and resources.
At 1 p.m., a flag-raising ceremony will take place, featuring the Fabens High School NJROTC and Band.
At 2 p.m., the state champion Fabens High School Mariachi Gatos Salvajes will perform, followed by the official ribbon-cutting for the park at 2:30 p.m.
The Fabens Veterans Memorial honors all six branches of the United States Armed Forces — the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard — and stands as a lasting tribute to the service and sacrifice of those who have defended our nation, the County said.
The project reflects El Paso County’s continued commitment to honoring veterans and was identified as a key initiative in the County’s Parks and Recreations Mater Plan, the County said.
The memorial represents a $1.123 million investment, including a $900,000 federal grant awarded through the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA).
Designed by G&A Architecture, the memorial features:
Six granite memorial walls — one for each military branch — arranged in a radial pattern around a central American flag
A six-sided star connecting all branches at the heart of the memorial
Gently sloped walkways, landscaped green spaces, and seating areas for reflection
Integrated lighting to ensure visibility and safety day and night
The memorial is elevated two feet above the rest of the park, enhancing both its visibility and its presence as a dignified space for remembrance.
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