The Military Police Regimental Walkway and Memorial Grove is a serene location for soldiers, past and present, to reflect and to pay homage to fallen comrades. You can visit the grove just about any time of day and you will see people of all ages paying homage to our Regiment’s heroes as well as all MPs past, present and future.
Dedicated granite benches and trees display the names of Soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice and MP Units around the world. Thousands of bricks line the walkway that honor individual Soldiers as well as units. The Regimental Walkway is truly an amazing and awe inspiring place to visit.
Purchase a brick today to commemorate your service, honor a fallen comrade, remember a friend, glorify a class or recognize a unit’s accomplishments.
DEDICATION TO THE PAST
A bronze crossed pistol archway that has become known as the “Gateway to the Regiment” welcomes visitors.
Thousands of bricks, emplaced to honor individual Soldiers or entire units, create a walkway leading visitors through the grove. Many who visit the grove are drawn there because of a particular Soldier or unit. The 10 foot high bronze replica of the World War II era Military Police Soldier, “Of the Troops and for the Troops” is seemingly guiding you through these revered grounds. The path is aligned with granite benches acting as symbols of dedication to the Regiment. Many display the names of Soldiers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. A bridge over a historical marker leads to the completed foundation for the walkway where two additional walls were erected for units to dedicate plaques. Lights installed throughout the grove now allow for visits after sundown.
HONORING THE FUTURE
“Marechaussee on Horseback” depicts a lone mounted police Soldier contemplating the Military Police Corps’ past, present, and future.
COMMITMENT TO THE MISSION
In 2020, the Military Working Dog statue was placed to highlight their tremendous service.
The sculpture honors working dogs everywhere and feature a newly designed patch that Military Working Dog’s will carry on their vests. Springfield sculptor James Hall, of JH Creative, LLC, designed and created the monument, which stands at 5 feet tall and is made of silicon bronze.
“It’s been a real pleasure to have made this sculpture for the Military Working Dogs.” Hall said. “Having seen them in action I can tell you that they are Soldiers and true heroes in every sense.”
The MPRA’s effort to call attention to the men and women of our ranks is beyond comparison. There is no doubt that Memorial Grove has truly become a place of remembrance.
Replicas of “Marechaussee on Horseback” are available at the MPRA Gift Shop.
Memorial Grove & Regimental Walkway Policy
Interested in placing a Bronze Unit Plaque in the Memorial Grove?
Refer to Commemorative Memorabilia MP Memorial Grove Policy for details.