Bremerton Memorial Stadium
(Next to Bremerton High School off Ohio Street between 15th and 17th St)
“Let’s Put the Memorial in Memorial Stadium”
The Bremerton High Student Body of 1946-1947 raised the money to build a fitting memorial for the veterans of WWII…Memorial Stadium. Today, the Path of Freedom will expand the project started sixty years ago by creating a personalized Kitsap County veterans’ memorial and flag plaza within Memorial Stadium. There is no other veterans’ park like this in the county.
“For Those Who Have Given Life, Limb, and Soul,
So We Might Enjoy Our Freedom”
The names of all those from Kitsap County who made the supreme sacrifice during WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, and Iraq will be engraved on the top of the crescent in the flag plaza. You may commemorate yourself, your family, and your friends by purchasing inscriptions on the walking tiles within the park area.
The Bremerton area has been a focal point in the deeply rooted military history of our Puget Sound region for so many reasons. Our organization, named in memory of legendary teacher/coach Chuck Semancik, a WWII veteran (USN), seeks to preserve the memories of this rich history. The park will become a source of community pride and a place to memorialize those who gave their lives, limbs, and souls in the interest of our freedom.
The Chuck Semancik Memorial Foundation is a 501c3 tax deductible non-profit corporation under the provisions of the WA Non-Profit Corporation Act (RCW 24.03). This grass-roots organization was established in 2000 and nourished by alumni, athletes, coaches, & friends all sharing to create opportunities for our youth. Donated monies go toward Bremerton High School scholarships and approved community projects. Board members include Ken Aries, Mark Bergsma, Deanna Dowell, Lane Dowell, Chuck Huhta, Bob Izzi, Pat Laney, Marilyn McClelland, Bryan McConaughy, Mike McKnight, Marty Neyman, Ryan Nickels, Chuck Stark, and Congressman Norm Dicks as an Honorary Board Member. No member of the Board or volunteer of the foundation is salaried. Our legal service, CPA, & financial planning are all pro-bono. www.semancik.org or PO Box 2723 Bremerton WA 98310-0351
Become a Part of Kitsap County History
Leave a piece of YOUR HISTORY at BREMERTON MEMORIAL STADIUM by purchasing a personalized brick in the veterans’ memorial at Memorial Stadium’s PATH OF FREEDOM. Your bricks will make great memories for families, memorials, businesses, and the entire Kitsap community.
