Honoring Kern County’s
WWII Veterans

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HONORING KERN COUNTY’S GREATEST GENERATION

The Kern County World War II  Veterans Memorial, located in Jastro Park, Bakersfield, CA, stands as a tribute to the brave men and women who served. This solemn space provides a place for reflection, remembrance, and education, ensuring that their legacy endures for generations to come.

We invite you to visit and pay tribute to our heroes. If you’d like to support the memorial’s preservation and future initiatives, please consider making a donation.

Thank you to our Sponsors

Kern County Veterans WWII Memorial

How Can You Help?

Sponsor

Become a sponsor and donor to the Kern County WWII Veterans Memorial and play a pivotal role in preserving a legacy of valor.

Volunteer

Join us as a volunteer at the Kern County WWII Veterans Memorial and actively participate in honoring our heroes’ legacies.

Honor

Visit the Kern County WWII Veterans Memorial to honor and reflect upon the sacrifices of our heroes.

Support Kern County WWII Veterans Memorial Today!

Keeping this memorial pristine and accessible to the public requires resources, from maintenance to educational outreach. And this is where your generosity plays a pivotal role.

Testimonials

What Our Community Says About the Memorial

reverence, remembrance and education

“Eighty-one years and seven days after our entry into World War II, we finally have a beautiful, local World War II memorial honoring them, our greatest generation,”

– Ed Gaede

we salute you

“The true stars of today, the World War II veterans, we salute you,”

 

– Dan Schaffer

Amazing Service

“They would tell you they were just doing what was needed, what the country needed — that they were not heroes,”

 

– Kevin McCarthy

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