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After several years of delays, the Never Forget Park project appears to be moving along. The committee made up of D'Ron Campbell, Jon Winter, Ron Hutchins, Stacy Crimmins and Joe Parsons has been meeting regularly for over a year.

Phase 1 of the project, which includes curb, gutter and a memorial sculpture, is currently progressing.

The design and engineering plans went out to bid after the committee finalized the design last week. According to the press release Councilman Hutchins and Department of Public Works director Jon Winter spent a large amount of time working with WLC Engineering to get the bid packet ready. The committee hopes work can begin this fall.

The Platte Valley Arts Council underwrote the memorial sculpture that was created by Sierra Smith. It currently resides in front of the Platte Valley Community Center but will be moved to the park as soon as everything is ready.

Stacy Crimmins drew an artist's rendering of the park based on the final design. She also donated her time to create the site and set up the account.

Town of Saratoga Treasurer Georgia Gayle and the committee have been working on getting the website ready to accept donations directly on the website.

Phase II of the Never Forget Park will involve the irrigation system, adding electricity and lights for the pavilion. They will also plant trees, shrubs, and a wild flower bed.

Phase III will involve building the pavilion and the restrooms.

Never Forget Park will act as a tribute to all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of others, that they will not be forgotten.

Tyler Pickett was a graduate of Saratoga High School. Army Staff Sergeant Pickett was killed June 8, 2008, in a suicide bombing in Kirkuk Province, Iraq.

The website is neverforgetpark.com.

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