For nearly 80 years, U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen — the PJs — have lived by a single creed: That Others May Live. From their origins in World War II-era air rescue units to today's Air Force PJs they have carried out combat search and rescue and personnel recovery missions in every major American conflict since, alongside a long history of humanitarian rescue at home and abroad.
*All images provided are the current architectural concept rendering.
The Pararescue Association is building a
permanent memorial to that legacy at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base's War Park in
Tucson, Arizona, with dedication planned for May 2027 during the Association's
Reunion & Rodeo. The current concept places a bronze Pararescueman at the
center of a circular gathering space, framed by seven granite pillars honoring
Pararescue history and Silver Star, Air Force Cross, and Medal of Honor
recipients, along with memorial markers, seating, and an approach walk bearing
Pararescue symbols.
Leading to the memorial will be a pathway of
engraved brick pavers, each purchased by a donor to permanently record a name
and years of service within the memorial grounds. For $500, you can
place a personalized 4" x 8" red brick paver along that path — a
lasting way to honor your own service, or the service of a teammate.
Donations for the memorial are accepted on its
behalf by the Guardian Angel Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, so
that contributions remain tax-deductible. Every brick sold goes directly toward
building this memorial in time for its planned dedication in May 2027.
If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]