Clemson University’s Memorial Park to be dedicated

Published: April 30, 2012

CLEMSON — Memorial Park at Clemson University, located on Williamson Drive between the Scroll of Honor Memorial and Fike Recreation Center, will be dedicated at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 3.

The park pays tribute to the thousands of Clemson alumni and friends who have served the state and nation in fields ranging from agriculture to the military. A project of the Clemson Corps, an alumni group chartered to perpetuate the university’s military heritage, Memorial Park will honor past generations of servant-leaders while challenging emerging leaders to identify how they will contribute.

“While the Scroll of Honor Memorial is a tribute to those members of the military who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, Memorial Park recognizes those who have served our country in a broad array of ways — in science, medicine, education, industry, agriculture, government, religion and other professions as well as the military," said Danny Rhodes, co-chairman of the Memorial Park Committee.  

In the park there's a walkway that leads to a reflection point overlooking the Scroll of Honor barrow, which lists the names of Clemson alumni killed while in the military. On the walkway, the paving stones are inscribed with such questions as “What do you believe?” “What will you give to?” and “What will you leave?” Between the reflection point and the Scroll of Honor are boulders inscribed with the phrase, “How will you serve?”

The dedication is open to the public.

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