Project Update
Memorial Update
After last summer's floods, we were forced to relocate the memorial site from Hart Park. With the help of the City, we identified a new location - an unused triangular, city-owned lot at the corner of Harwood Ave. and Milwaukee Ave., formerly home to the Wauwatosa Public Library. We are definitely excited about this new site and its close proximity to the Village.
On May 7, 2026, plans for the new location were approved by the City's Design Review Board (DRB), and support for the project was made overwhelmingly clear. DRB members, community residents, and even the Mayor expressed strong support for both the memorial and its new location.
As exciting as that is, we still have two crucial meetings ahead before final approval can be granted for construction to begin:
- Community Affairs Committee Meeting
- Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - 7:30pm at City Hall
- Common Council Meeting
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - 7:00pm at City Hall
We thank the Alders, the Mayor, the DRB, community members, and most importantly, you, for your ongoing support over the past several years. We are hopeful that we are finally reaching the light at the end of the tunnel.
If you, or someone you know, would like to make a donation, purchase a brick or sponsor the Memorial, please let us know!
The Project
Representatives from VFW Posts 1465, 6498 and 8320 have formed a committee whose goal is to create a local memorial honoring all the men and women who have served in the armed forces. Though the memorial is located in Wauwatosa, we welcome the opportunity to honor ALL those who have served in the US Armed Forces, no matter where they're from.
This Memorial will feature a beautiful stone monument highlighting each of the six branches of the United States military. In addition, a flag court will also showcase the various branches plus the American flag.
Personalized, inscribed bricks purchased by the community to honor family members or friends who have served, plus beautiful landscaping and benches available for relaxation or reflection will complete this design.
We are seeking support to help fund this memorial. The estimated cost of the project is $225,000. The State of WI VFW Foundation will be serving as the repository for donations received and is a 501c3 charitable organization.
To View, Download or Print our brochure, please CLICK HERE.
Rendering of the Wauwatosa Veterans Memorial.
Podcast
Tosa's Voices podcast
On November 22, 2022, Tosa Veteran's Memorial was interviewed by Eva. Our volunteers shared their memories of serving in the Armed Forces as as the inspiration behind this meaningful way to honor veterans.