Tree dedication honoring CPL Maciel

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On February 5th, 2019 tree number 469 was dedicated to CPL Joseph Maciel, Task Force 1-28 Infantry. CPL Maciel was from South Gate, California. He was killed in action on July 7th, 2018 while serving in Afghanistan.

This walkway is dedicated to the Soldiers and attached units of 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart/ Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia who served in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Over the years on this field, Fort Stewart has honored dignitaries and held special events. For decades, many brave Soldiers have marched here prior to going to battle and this is where they are welcomed when they return home from battle. It is this field where warriors walk. And it is here on this walkway that we remember our courageous Soldiers who demonstrated exceptional valor, honor and respect for their Army, their country and their belief in their cause during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. The first ceremony was conducted April 29, 2003, and ceremonies were conducted monthly thereafter as required. As of February 2019, there are 469 heroic Soldiers honored at Warriors Walk.


The White-blooming Crape Myrtle is symbolic of our nation’s gratitude to our fallen Soldiers and their Families, as well as the sanctity and purity of the fallen Soldiers, their Families, and the sacrifices they have made. 


Crape Myrtles are native to coastal Georgia and as these trees grow, the tops will grow together, and will create an archway over the sidewalks of Warriors Walk, ensuring Warriors Walk will remain a fitting tribute to our fallen Soldiers for generations to come.
God Bless Them and God Bless the United States of America.

TREES 1-25      KIA March 23, 2003 through April 1, 2003

TREES 26-50      KIA April 7, 2003 through February 13, 2005

TREES 51-75      KIA February 13, 2005 through April 5, 2005

TREES 76-100      KIA April 5, 2005 through May 22, 2005

TREES 101 – 125      KIA May 22, 2005 through June 28, 2005

TREES 126 – 150      KIA June 30, 2005 through July 30, 2005

TREES 151 – 175      KIA July 30, 2005 through August 18, 2005

TREES 176 – 200      KIA August 18, 2005 through September 2, 2005

TREES 201 – 225      KIA September 23, 2005 through October 19, 2005

TREES 226 – 250      KIA October 1, 2005 through November 3, 2005

TREES 251 – 275      KIA November 4, 2005 through November 24, 2005

TREES 276 – 300      KIA November 24, 2005 through December 15, 2005

TREES 301 – 325      KIA December 19, 2005 through April 8, 2007

TREES 326 – 350      KIA April 8, 2007 through June 23, 2007

TREES 351 – 375     KIA June 24, 2007 through October 30, 2007

TREES 376 – 400      KIA October 30, 2007 through March 24, 2008

TREES 401 – 425      KIA March 24, 2008 through March 8, 2010

TREES 426 - 450      KIA March 8, 2010 through March 11, 2013

TREES 451 - 468      KIA March 11, 2013 through November 3, 2013