Honoring Kern County’s
WWII Veterans
About us
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.
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
Our Blogs
A Veteran’s Voice: Ed Gaede discusses World War II memorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHHtyO33FMA&t=1s The legacy of those...
Kern County World War II Veterans Memorial unveiled in Bakersfield
Unveiling the Legacy: Kern County’s Tribute to WWII Veterans at Jastro...
WWII memorial committee to unveil new names on the black granite
At Jastro Park in downtown Bakersfield, a heartwarming scene unfolded as...
Memorial Location
We invite you to visit the memorial and take a quiet moment of reflection.
West Side of Jastro Park
2900 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
The memorial is situated on the west side of Jastro Park along Truxtun Avenue, making it easily accessible to visitors.