The Station Fire Memorial Design Search began with much anticipation. Phase I of the search was completed in October. At the end of Phase I, the Station Fire Memorial Foundation received three designs for the permanent memorial.

The three designs were displayed to families during the “Walk to Remember” as well as during an open meeting held in October. Those who attended these events were given an opportunity to choose their favorite design, as well as let SFMF know which aspects of each design they would like to see in a permanent memorial. Design choices and ideas written down and given to SFMF.

SFMF was not surprised at the overwhelming popularity for the best design. We were surprised, however, that the ideas shared as to what should be added or changed in this design were all very similar. SFMF took every idea into consideration.

Once the input was gathered, and the design chosen, SFMF met with the design’s contributors. The contributors were very excited to have their design chosen, and to continue working with SFMF to see the project through to completion. SFMF presented the ideas for changes and additions, and all those that were feasible will be used in the final design.

SFMF would like to thank all the design contributors, and all those who participated in providing their input for the proposed memorial designs. With the design concept chosen, we are one step closer to achieving our goal of creating a lasting, permanent memorial.