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In The
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Bill Richmond began transforming
this barren weed patch on Camelback Road in Pleasant Hill for each person
who suffered in all the Sept.11, 2001 attacks.
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Est. 05/03/02
Nothing official about it,
just a spontaneous expression, equal parts sorrow and hope. A former
Marine's tribute to all those who suffered.
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It Evolved Slowly |
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Once a forgotten weed patch, this place has blossomed
into the Twin Towers Memorial Park, an organic burst of patriotism in an
unexpected place.
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| The park idea came to him as he considered that
vacant lot, where he and a few neighbors feed feral cats who roam the creekbed.
He checked with the city, and learned the land is set aside for watershed.
Go for it, they told him.
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One man's vibrant statement that life goes
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Posted on Wed, Jul. 03,
2002
Contra Costa Times
KAREN HERSHENSON: TIMES
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Memorial garden a living
tribute |
The Record,
Contra Costa Times Posted
on Wed, Sep. 11, 2002
Pleasant Hill man creates beauty,
life, to commemorate Sept. 11.
By Brandy Underwood
STAFF WRITER
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The Monument Placed by the City
of
Pleasant Hill,Calif.
Dedicated 5/05/03
Dedicated in the memory those who died during the catastrophic events
of September 11, 2001 in New York City, Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon,
as well as to those who give the ultimate sacrifice in Operation Enduring
Freedom.
PLEASANT HILL MAYOR,
SUSANNE ANGELI following the dedication ceremony
for the Twin Towers Memorial Park in Pleasant Hill
Ca.
The city manager,
Mike Ramsey and Mayor Susanne Angeli are working
to install a permanent water source for the park.
Dedication page
Dedicated 5/05/03
What is an English Country Garden?
A garden containing all your favourite
plants and elements.
A garden for all of your senses: full of
texture, form, fragrance, and colour.
A garden with interest and substance through
and for all seasons.
Paying homage comes
naturally
Posted on Wed, Oct. 30, 2002
KAREN HERSHENSON: TIMES COLUMNIST
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City Of
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in the City of Pleasant Hill,
honoring a resident whose dedication and efforts
have made a difference in our community and nation that will continue to
commemorate September 11, 2001.
Dated: October 21, 2002
With his own ideas, energy, funds and donations
from the generous assistance of his neighbors and Andre's Aquarium Club,
Bill Richmond has built and maintained a 400-foot memorial garden
that was once a patch of weeds, but now is full of wildflowers and small
trees on a plot of land located on Camelback Road.
This "Labor of Love" has been maintained and named
by him "Twin Towers Memorial Park," a place that will long be remembered
as a garden in memory of those who suffered in the terrorism attacks
on 9/11/01.
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| With the generous assistance of all citizens, we know this will be
a beautiful meditation area, and a lasting tribute to all of the victims
of this catastrophic event in our nation's history. Every dollar can make
a difference, thank you.
Thank You
Andre's Aquarium Club
City of Pleasant Hill
Suzanne Angeli, Mayor
Mike Ramsey, City Manager
Rick Wyles, Public Service Center
Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District
Dick Miller, Park Superintendent
Stan Wong, Park Supervisor
Tres Lagos North, Homeowners...water
Shadow Wood, Homeowners...link fence
Trader Joes, plants
Kmart, plants
Target, plants
Mt. Diablo College, plants
Concord Toyota
g anders gardens
Tom McHale, McHale Insulation Co., Inc.... deck for tool shed
Lisa Ramsey, El Toro Way, Gilroy, CA
Spar Court, Pleasant Hill, Home owners
Kay Morgan, Tres Lagos North
Allan Burgos-Byron........New tool and potting shed donated in the memory
of son, Matthew
Earl Rupp, Link fence
Elks Lodge, Walnut Creek..Link fence, plants
Time and labor to build tool shed. donated
by Michae Lagalt
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Andre's Aquarium Club
Sponsors
Club Membership Fees help with the Memorial Garden.....
AQUAPAGES
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NEVER
FORGET!
