Air Medical Memorial and Park

The Air Medical Memorial is a national memorial that honors flight crews who died in the line of active duty. This includes the pilots and medical crew members of both helicopter (HEMS) and airplane (FWEMS) operations. The memorial will be located at the Air Medical Memorial Park, southwest of the Denver metropolitan area.

When open in 2012, the memorial will feature a granite wall with more than three hundred names, honorees lost since 1972. Beginning in 2013, names will be added if necessary in an annual ceremony and dedication.

Air Medical Memorial

The Air Medical Memorial will be an outdoor plaza occupying an area of approximately 5000 square feet. This plaza will feature a bronze sculpture surrounded by a granite wall that includes the names of honorees. The bronze sculpture by artist Mark Lundeen will feature three figures that represent a typical flight crew consisting of a pilot and two medical personnel. The granite wall will include the engraved names and date of loss of honorees organized by accident date. The memorial will be designed to accommodate additional names as necessary. This initial concept may change as determined by site requirements, funding and input from the public.

The AMM board of directors is currently working with the design firm of Nuszer-Kopatz, to further develop the concept and to ensure longevity and durability through design, construction and material selection.

Conceptual Site Plan

Air Medical Memorial Park

The Air Medical Memorial Park is approximately 6 acres of open space located near the Denver, Colorado. This land was donated to the organization to provide a suitable location for the memorial. The site includes a scenic backdrop, interesting topography, is quiet and reflective, and sits at the foot of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. When completed, the park will create an intimate and thoughtful setting for the memorial.

Future site of the Air Medical Memorial

Funding

The Air Medical Memorial and Park is funded entirely through private donations from individuals and corporations. To learn more about the different ways that you can help fund this important project, please visit our support page.

Learn More

Download the our Information Presentation (PDF) for more details about the Air Medical Memorial, the organization, timeline and fundraising efforts. Download the Air Medical Memorial map for site location and driving directions.