March 2012
Salem, Oregon

Design, selection of a contractor and artist, and final placement of a living memorial wall in tribute to Oregon State Police troopers killed in the line of duty continues with great momentum. With a unanimous vote, the Oregon State Police Fallen Trooper Memorial Committee approved selection of an Oregon contractor and sculptor to build the planned memorial this year.

Selection of White Oak Construction (Salem, Or.) and artist Jason Jones of Jones Sculpture Studio (Portland, Or.) on February 21, 2012 is the latest action in a series of steps taken by the Memorial Committee in moving toward construction of a living trooper memorial to be located on the grounds of the Oregon State Capitol State Park. The memorial plaza will be located on the Capitol Mall adjacent to the Oregon State Police General Headquarters offices. "The Committee worked diligently during the recent bidding process. The dedicated focus and significant talents of this group are producing results very quickly. Last year the Committee established a vision of what they see as a fitting

and sacred memorial for the 33 Oregon State Police troopers that have died in the line of duty during the past 80 years," said Greg Willeford, Chair of the committee. "The Committee continues to be very successful in effectively achieving their objectives in areas that really matter such as ensuring the memorial is constructed by and with all local products and talent." Willeford added.

The Committee will now turn significant focus to fundraising objectives. The memorial will be developed and maintained using 100% private funds. As part of the fundraising campaign, the Committee will be offering Oregon businesses opportunities to collaborate in the project by providing meaningful financial support. A fundraising auction, golf tournament, and run/walk are also set for this summer. All fallen trooper donations will be deposited into the Oregon State Police Memorial Fund of the Oregon State Police Foundation, a designated 501(c)3 organization.

For more information on how you can support the planned State Police Trooper memorial or to see an artist rendering of the location and design, visit www.ospmemorial.org or contact Chairperson Greg Willeford, 503.949.0981.

Thank you to all of our donators.

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