Paradise Veterans Hall

Service members were among the dignitaries on hand to dedicate the new “Salute to Ridge Veterans” memorial. Lawrence St. Germain, Commander for American Legion next to a Korean war era jeep.

The inspiring display of service flags flutter in the breeze in front of Paradise Veterans Hall on the corner of Skyway and Elliott.

Paradise Veterans serving the Ridge since 1927

The Paradise Veterans Group (PVG) has served the Ridge since 1927 at the Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall on the corner of Skyway and Elliot. PVG membership includes Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Legion and Disabled American Veterans. Their purpose is to support veterans, discuss current events and help the Ridge community. All Veterans are welcome to attend meetings held on the first Tuesday of the month, 6 to 7 p.m at the Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall.

Visit the outdoor Veterans memorial display

You won’t want to miss the inspiring metal sculpture depicting the 1945 Flag Raising at Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Japan and a donated Korean War era jeep, waiting for its accompanying heavy artillery that the vets hope to receive via donation soon. The outdoor exhibit area is surrounded by an inspiring display of seven Service Flags, each representing a branch of the military service including the recently added Space Force flag. This open-air memorial is a fitting tribute to our brave Ridge veterans, but there is more to come.

Ridge Vets memorial dedicated Nov. 11, 2021

It was a proud day for Paradise as the “Salute to Ridge Veterans” memorial was dedicated to fallen Ridge veterans. American Legion Commander Lawrence St. Germain worked tirelessly for years to design, fund, craft and install the 3,489 pound granite monument.

For further veterans’ information contact:

VFW Commander, Keith Taylor, (530) 616-1781

American Legion Commander, Lawrence St. Germain, (530) 693-5891

Disabled American Veterans Commander, Ron Lassonde, (925) 413-4903

Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall 6550 Skyway and Elliott (530) 693-5891

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