The USS Midway Foundation has been awarded a $3 million grant from the James M. Cox Foundation to support development of Freedom Park at Burnham Navy Pier, including the creation of the Barbara Cox Promenade.
Located at the west end of the pier, the Promenade will feature a multi-figure bronze monument honoring military service members and their families, it was announced Tuesday at a check presentation ceremony.
Central to the display will be a statue of Barbara Cox, who christened the USS Midway in 1945 as a young Navy widow.
“Barbara Cox represented the sacrifice of so many military families,” USS Midway Foundation President Laura White said. “She went on to live a life of service, through the company and her own ethos. It’s truly an honor to have her story, and the Cox partnership, represented in Freedom Park.”
Freedom Park, set to become the largest veterans memorial park on the West Coast, will offer visitors a mix of waterfront beauty, immersive storytelling and interactive exhibits to honor America’s military history.
“Freedom Park at Burnham Navy Pier is more than just a new public space — it’s a landmark that honors our veterans, tells the story of service and sacrifice and reinforces San Diego’s identity as a proud military town,” Mayor Todd Gloria said.
In honor of National Volunteer Month, 65 Cox Communications employees also participated in a yellow ribbon-tying activity aboard the USS Midway Museum, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Operation Frequent Wind.
With this latest gift, Cox Communications’ total support for the USS Midway now approaches $5 million, reflecting a 15-year partnership that includes funding for educational programs and employee volunteer efforts.
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