Remembrance Memorial

Completion Date: 
May 2023
Project Manager: 
Elizabeth Frere
Project Status: 
Construction
Total Project Budget: 
$2,000,000

A commemorative memorial is currently under construction in Belk Plaza in front of Kennedy Hall to memorialize Reed Parlier, Riley Howell, and the other victims of the April 30, 2019 shooting. The design features an arching metal structure with strings of lights representing the night sky. Curving paths, trees and landscaping create a space for contemplation and reflection. Construction began in August 2022 and is scheduled to be complete in April 2023. 

  • Designers:   TEN X TEN Studio with Susan Hatchell Landscape Architecture, PLLC. 
  • Construction:   Heartland Contracting, LLC.
  • Artist:   Hypersonic