Updates

On October 9th at 10:00am at the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park there was a "Liberty Tree" dedication.

There is a rich history behind the story of the Liberty Tree that dates back to the American Revolution.

You can learn more about this event from the Charlotte Sun article titled Celebrate our independence with Liberty Tree dedication Saturday.

The story behind the Liberty Tree can be read on line at the Smithsonian Magazine here.

The Beirut Veterans of America (BVA) is dedicated to keeping the memories alive of those comrades who served in and around Beirut, Lebanon, and especially those who gave their lives as the ultimate price paid for freedom. This includes those who served in Beirut in the 1950's, 1970's and the conflict in the 1980's.

Thank you to all those who participated in the 1st Freedom Run at the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park. Over 100 runners, volunteers, and supporters showed up before 9am for the 5K race.

Join us for one of the last 5k's of the year and let's leave 2020 in the dust! The race will start and end at the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park. All proceeds will go toward the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Fund.

9am start time

Charlotte Sun Editorial

OUR POSITION: The William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park will enhance Charlotte County’s veteran-friendly reputation.

By BETSY CALVERT

Charlotte County commissioners be-lieve a proposed tower commemorating the 1983 bombing of Marine barracks in Beirut could be the nation’s best memori-al for this tragedy.

Writer: Briana Harvath

Thanks to this new, handicap-accessible playground, swinging just got easier for kids who play differently. Some families can’t wait to jump on the opportunity.

By DANIEL SUTPHIN Staff Writer Sep 22, 2020

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday to debut the latest changes at William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park in Port Charlotte, including a new military-themed playground.

2 p.m., Sept. 22

20499 Edgewater Drive
Port Charlotte, FL 33952

https://www.winknews.com/2020/08/05/veteran-remembers-friend-who-died-in-1983-beirut-explosion/

Updates

Liberty Tree

October 9, 2021

BVA Announces Support for Beirut Peacekeepers Memorial Tower

January 1, 2021

Successful 1st Annual Freedom Run

December 31, 2020

William R. Gaines Jr Freedom Run 5K

December 31, 2020

Gaines Jr. park will put us on the map

December 30, 2020

Charlotte Sun Editorial

County wants park to memorialize bombing victims

Charlotte Sun Article

December 24, 2020

By BETSY CALVERT

WINK NEWS: New Charlotte County playground gives differently-abled kids a safe place to play

Reporter:Erika Jackson

September 24, 2020

Writer: Briana Harvath

Gaines Veterans Memorial Park debuts upgrades, military-themed playground

Article Printed in the SUN PORT CHARLOTTE

September 23, 2020

By DANIEL SUTPHIN Staff Writer Sep 22, 2020

Playground and New Entry Opening

September 22, 2020

Veteran remembers friend who died

Erika Jackson and Jack Lowenstein with WINK News

August 14, 2020