DELTA PARK

Dedicated Armed Forces Day  |  May 20, 2023

Delta Park Dedication - May 20th, 2023
MAJ Patrick Cobb USAR, Committee Member Jay Fry, LTG (ret) Lawson W Magruder III, Lt General Xavier T Brunson US Army, Admiral (ret) Eric T Olson, Committee member David Mitchell, Sculptor Rip Caswell
Delta Park Dedication Program

Dedication Day Program

Official program for the Delta Park Dedication

Delta Park Dedication Day Invocation - MAJ Patrick Cobb, Chaplain, USAR

Dedication Day Invocation

Invocation by MAJ Patrick Cobb, Chaplain, USAR

LTG (ret) Lawson W Magruder III

Dedication Day Speech

LTG (ret) Lawson W Magruder III

Admiral (ret) Eric T Olson

Dedication Day Speech

Admiral (ret) Eric T Olson

MAJOR GENERAL ELDON BARGEWELL

Eldon Bargewell graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1965. He joined the US Army in 1967.

During his service in Vietnam, he earned the nation’s second highest medal for valor, the Army Distinguished Service Cross. When he retired in 2006, he was the most decorated active duty soldier. In 2010 he was the recipient of the Bull Simons Award, given by U.S. Special Operations Command to the person who exemplifies the esprit, values, and skills of the special operations warrior.

General Bargewell credited much of his success to growing up on the Harbor. “Hoquiam and Aberdeen may not be the center of the universe for business and entertainment, but it is a place where you can rise to success if you have the motivation.” — The Daily World, March 13, 2006

The MG Eldon Bargewell Foundation would like your help honoring a true hometown Hoquiam hero.

Major General Eldon Bargewell Memorial

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The Park

The goal of the MG Eldon Bargewell Foundation is to raise $330,000 to create the MG Bargewell Memorial Delta Park. The park will be located in Hoquiam, Washington, Eldon’s hometown.

The Statue

The park will have a statue of Eldon. The Foundation has agreed to commission Rip Caswell as the sculptor. Rip is a native of Montesano. His studio is in Troutdale, Oregon.

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The Plaques

Dave Mitchell, a classmate of Eldon’s, has created three plaques for the park detailing Eldon’s service to our country, his leadership, and the honors he earned.

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Delta Park Photo Gallery

Construction of MG Bargewell Memorial Delta Park has begun! Visit our photo gallery to see the latest construction pictures.

Delta Park Photo Gallery

Delta Park Construction - October 9, 2022

Delta Park Dedication Day Set

The dedication and unveiling of a statue at the park in honor of MG Bargewell is planned for just over a year from now on Armed Forces Day, May 20, 2023. The total cost of the project has increased due inflation and donations are still needed. To donate, visit the Grays Harbor Community Foundation website. [Read More]

Delta Park - Preliminary Site Plan

Two Hoquiam Parks Officially Named

After the city’s Historic Preservation Commission considered public opinion and unanimous approval by the City Council on Monday, the new waterfront park at Fifth and Adams will be known as the Old Cannery Park. A triangle-shaped park at Emerson Avenue and N Street will be known as MG Bargewell Memorial Delta Park. [Read More]

MG Bargewell Memorial Delta Park

Daily World Article, June 22, 2021

A local group is collecting donations and working with the city of Hoquiam to establish a park to honor Maj. Gen. Eldon Bargewell, a 1965 Hoquiam High School graduate whose long Army career earned him many commendations and the respect and admiration of his military peers. [Read More]

Rotary Club Presentation

Hoquiam High School Class of 1966 graduate Jay Fry spoke to the Rotary Club on June 24th about the the proposed Major General Eldon Bargewell Memorial Delta Park project. Over half of the $300,00 buget has been raised.

Please donate by mailing your check to:

Grays Harbor Community Foundation
c/o MG Eldon Bargewell Memorial
707 J Street
Hoquiam, WA 98550

Or online at:
https://www.gh-cf.org/online-donation/

Select "Eldon Bargewell Memorial Fund" in the Donations Options box.

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