Memorial News & Updates

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - May 23, 2024

A ribbon cutting ceremony for the Fallen Heroes Memorial was held in Central Park on May 23, 2024. During this momentous occasion, we unveil a beautiful new monument honoring San Mateo residents who lost their lives in the line of duty while serving as servicemembers, police and firefighters.

  1. 1 Fallen Heroes Memorial - Full Poppy
  2. 2 Mayor Lisa Diaz Nash and Former Mayor Maureen Freschet
  3. 3 Chief Ed Barberini
  4. 4 Fallen Heroes Wreath Ceremony
  5. 5 Joanne Magrini, Maureen Freschet, Lisa Diaz Nash, Rookie
  6. 6 Invocation - Chaplain Ray McClendon
  7. 7 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Audience
  8. 8 IMG_9811
  9. 9 Fallen Heroes Memorial

Construction Progress

See the Fallen Heroes Memorial come together!

Fallen Heroes Memorial Construction Site Timelapse

Fallen Heroes Memorial Groundbreaking Ceremony

On December 19, 2023, we broke ground at the Fallen Heroes Memorial site in Central Park. Thank you to the community and all who contributed to this effort. You helped us carry this vision forward. 

Construction has begun! The Memorial is scheduled to be unveiled this Spring 2024.

  1. 1 Fallen Heroes Groundbreaking Guests
  2. 2 San Mateo Police Department Honor Guard
  3. 3 San Mateo Police Department Honor Guard
  4. 4 San Mateo Police Department Honor Guard - Posting of the Colors
  5. 5 San Mateo Police Department Honor Guard
  6. 6 Groundbreaking Shovels
  7. 7 Honor Guard Salute
  8. 8 Mayor Lisa Diaz Nash
  9. 9 Former Council Member Maureen Freschet
  10. 10 Fallen Heroes Memorial Groundbreaking - City Council
  11. 11 Fallen Heroes Memorial Groundbreaking - Police Officers

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San Mateo memorial project still seeking donations for construction - Effort to honor fallen heroes nears goal

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Remembering the Fallen

We've compiled a list of the brave San Mateans who gave their lives in the line of duty. As we approach Memorial Day, we hold their names in our hearts and remember their sacrifice. 

Salute at sunset We Remember the Fallen

We cannot complete this list without your help. Do you know a San Mateo resident who should be honored on the Fallen Heroes Memorial?

Memorial Day 2021

A rendition of "Hymn to the Fallen" in honor of the members of our armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Video Credit: Richard Lee (City of San Mateo Finance Director)

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Fundraising starts for Fallen Heroes Memorial in San Mateo - Memorial to honor fallen military, police, firefighters

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City Council Approves City Council Recognition Policy and Appropriation

On May 17th, 2021, the San Mateo City Council adopted a Resolution to appropriate $50,000 as a donation for the Fallen Heroes Memorial construction fundraising effort, and approved the Recognition Policy. Click here to watch the Fallen Heroes Memorial presentation.