The Gullah Geechee Situation Park and Memorial are conceived as a place to acknowledge and commemorate the sacrifices made by the African American U.S. war veterans of Glynn County Georgia; particularly the seven men whose names are engraved in the pedestals of the intended installation. Our veterans and their families have made tremendous sacrifices for their nation.
Some made the ultimate sacrifice. The memorial is intended to recognize and honor particularly seven soldiers from Glynn County who died serving their country in wars past; and to acknowledge the social injustices endured in the years to follow by the soldiers who returned home and by the families of these servicemen; both of those who lost their lives in battle and those who returned home with the experience of wars horrors within them.
The seven soldiers lost in combat who are depicted as a part of the planned memorial include: Atwell A. Armstrong, Arthur M. Downs, Allen J. Grovner, Larry E. Lawrence, Samuel Proctor, Jr., Mack Donald Sharpe and Willis L. Wood.
Spearheaded by Mr. Zack Lyde, supported by the Marshes of Glynn GI Club and supported by the philanthropic organization One Hundred Miles, a small team of Brunswick Georgia residents have pursued this project, advocating for its implementation.
The Park is designed to function as a multi-purpose outdoor space that is iconic, visible and comfortable for those who visit; while providing a space for the living to remindfully reflect on the sacrifices made by the seven African American soldiers honored by the memorial installation around which the park is built.
The park's design and purpose are to acknowledge, commemorate, educate and celebrate.
With your generous contributions, we intend to raise the $50,000.00 necessary to bring this vision to fruition. No contribution is too large or too small.
Thank you for sharing in our commitment to see this memorial park built in our community.