August 1, 2011, Monday - 35W Rememtrance Garden Dedication

Time: 5:00pm

Location: West River Parkway across from Gold Medal Park

The 35W Remembrance Garden for the victims and survivors of August 1, 2007, 35W Bridge collapse will be officially dedicated Monday, August 1, the fourth anniversary of the disaster. The general public is invited to join family members, survivors, first responders, elected officials and others at the ceremony that begins at 5 p.m.

The outdoor memorial garden’s focal point is the 13 pillars, each inscribed with the name of a person who died when the bridge collapsed in 2007. In addition to the I-beams, which will be illuminated at night, the memorial will feature a stone wall with the names of those who survived the bridge collapse, along with an inspirational quote and dedication. The memorial also features a path leading from the water wall to the bluff edge, where an observation deck allows views of the river and the new bridge through the trees.