A 30 foot fountain and reflection pool memorial was built
in the spring of 2003 in Mankato, MN, the founding place
of One Bright Star. The City of Mankato donated the park
land and local businesses and labor groups donated materials
and labor to fully fund this $150,000 project. The memorial
site is located on the corner of East Main and Victory
Drive in Mankato, MN. The objective of the memorial is
to give friends and families a place to gather to remember
their special child. It will also be a visible reminder
for all of us that the death of a child is not something
that one ever overcomes.
"THANK YOU TO THE MANY
VOLUNTEERS WHO POURED THEIR HEARTS, SOULS, TALENTS AND TIME INTO
THE BUILDING OF THIS MEMORIAL."
The union workers received the following award
for building the One Bright Star Children's Memorial.
Minnesota AFL-CIO
2004 Bea Kersten Project Award
For the One Bright Star Memorial
Built by the Mankato Valley Building
& Construction
Trades Council
Maintenance funds for the Memorial are raised through
the sale of brick plaques and pavers for children who have
passed away.
