This is the kind of thing that reminds me why Moorestown is such a special place to live. On Veterans Day, a beautiful new sculpture called Three Poppies was unveiled at Moorestown's historic Remembrance Park, a quiet little corner of town that has honored local service members for more than a century.

The Three Poppies sculpture

The new piece was created by local artist Kt Carney. It features three large red poppies on tall stems, set in a bed of stones, right in the park. The poppy has been a symbol of remembrance for those who served ever since World War I, so it is a fitting choice for this spot.

Those involved in the project described the sculpture as a powerful reminder of the sacrifice of Moorestown residents who gave their lives in service to our country, and of our responsibility to make sure their stories are never forgotten. Thanks went out to Holly Myers, the Moorestown Improvement Association, the Remembrance Park Revitalization Committee, and all the volunteers and community partners who helped bring the project to life.

I will add more details here as they become available, including anything about the artwork itself.

A park with more than 100 years of history

Remembrance Park is the small triangle of land at the corner of Camden Avenue and Second Street. According to the township, Hose Company No. 1 planted an oak tree there on Memorial Day in 1919, along with a plaque honoring seven Moorestown men who died in World War I. American Legion Post 42 renovated and rededicated the memorial stone in 1994, and the larger property later passed from the Moorestown Improvement Association to the township.

After years of community effort, the park was officially rededicated as Remembrance Park on May 22, 2004, described as a quiet place to reflect, walk the labyrinth and honor loved ones, friends and heroes. Local artist Katherine Hackl also led volunteers in creating the mosaic tiles that decorate the planters and benches.

Neighbors taking care of it

What I love most is how much of this is volunteer driven. Under the leadership of Holly Myers, residents have been working for years to refurbish the park. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, veterans and neighbors have turned out for a Labor Day weeding workday, and a few Moorestown Girl Scouts earned their bronze awards by expanding the memorial garden and adding painted poppy rocks around the old oak.

If you would like to help with the park's ongoing care, donations can be made through the Moorestown Improvement Association's Remembrance Park page.

Visiting Remembrance Park

The park sits right in town, so it is an easy stop if you are out for a walk or visiting Main Street. Bring the kids and take a moment to read the memorial. For more on the park, see the township's parks page.

More about living in Moorestown

If you are curious about the town itself, start with my Moorestown history, Main Street and parks guide and my Moorestown neighborhoods guide. You can also browse every Moorestown home for sale.

Thinking about buying or selling in Moorestown? Call or text Jerry Mac at 856-220-1874 or visit www.southjerseyrealty.com. We will always remember.