Veteranos Park Dedication

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HONORING ALL WHO SERVED

City of Glendale to dedicate and rename downtown park as Veteranos Park

Glendale Mayor Jerry P. Weiers and Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro invite the community to the Veteranos Park Dedication Ceremony honoring the courage, service, and sacrifice of our nation’s Veterans. The event will include the installation of three newly illuminated flagpoles and remarks from local dignitaries and Veterans’ representatives.

A special highlight will recognize Glendale resident and U.S. Army Veteran Matt Madrid, who served during the Vietnam War. Though awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star, Mr. Madrid was never formally presented with his medals. During the ceremony, he will finally be pinned with these long-overdue honors.

Who:

  • Glendale Mayor Jerry P. Weiers
  • Ocotillo District Councilmember Leandro Baldenegro
  • Lieutenant General John Goodman, USMC, Retired
  • Retired U.S. Army Private First Class Matilde (Matt) Madrid
  • Members of the 388th Composite Squadron – Glendale Civil Air Patrol
  • Folds of Honor biplane – Ed Hamill
  • Other distinguished guests

When: Saturday, November 8, 2025 – 10 a.m.

Where: Veteranos Park – 5401 W. Ocotillo Road, Glendale, AZ 85301
               (Southeast corner of 54th Avenue and Ocotillo Road)

 

 

 

 

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