REMA veteran project
NASSAU COUNTY “WALLS OF HONOR”
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THE PROJECT
In 2021, Retired REMA member Bobby Gates, Emergency Service Squads 1 and 6, proposed an idea that honors current and past members of Emergency Service that have, or are currently serving in any branch of the United States Military. The “Walls of Honor” are within the Nassau County Veterans Memorial Plaza located at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, New York. The Walls of Honor is NOT a memorial. It is a series of stainless steel panels engraved with the names of Veterans who have bravely served our Nation during wartime or protected us during peacetime. Any Veteran, living or deceased, from anywhere throughout the United States, and is honorably discharged or currently serving, is eligible to be remembered. These panels, engraved with the Veteran’s name, assure that the greatest contribution to our Nation’s legacy will be recognized for generations to come.
the walls
The Walls of Honor is made up of sections containing two panels each, with space for ninety names. The length of a Wall varies from two sections to a dozen or more. Location inside the plaza dictates the length of a particular Wall. The goal that Bobby has set is to have a whole section, dedicated exclusively for ESU members. The potential for a length of Wall is certainly great. Going back into nearly one hundred years of ESU history, it certainly is a reachable goal. The next engraving is planned to begin in April with an unveiling ceremony a few months later.
the how
To have a name engraved, there is a fee of one hundred dollars. In 2021, Bobby started the project by donating $2500 to honor those ESU cops that perished on September 11, 2001, and those that he worked with in Emergency Service. He continues to donate each year and sponsors numerous names. If you are already on a panel elsewhere in the park, you can still have your name engraved and be within the ESU panels.
If you’d like to be part of this project then download, print out and return the APPLICATION FORM to the address on the form. Please write “ATTENTION ESU/REMA” on the top of the form. In addition to yourself, you can submit an application for our decease members as well. A nice way to remember a partner or a long lost member of your command. NOTE: You can also send in an application for a non ESU member but they will be placed on an adjacent wall.
Let REMA know as well when you send in your application and payment so we can ensure that you are placed on the proper plate. CLICK HERE to let us know. Also, send in a picture of the Honoree in uniform and we will post it on our website.
REMA is also looking for someone to assist with managing the program. Email us at: REMA@NYPDREMA.COM if you are interested or have any questions.
CLICK HERE to view the 2024 ceremony (coming fall of 2024)
CLICK HERE to view the 2023 ceremony
CLICK HERE to view the 2022 ceremony
CLICK HERE to view the list of the 2024 Remembered Veterans
CLICK HERE to view the list of the 2023 Remembered Veterans
CLICK HERE to view the list of the 2022 Remembered Veterans