In front of the “Archways” Mural lies another piece of art, Trestle Inc.’s commemorative Brick Walkway. Engraved in bricks are the names of loved ones memorialized and/or honored by family members, friends, spouses and significant others. In addition, nicknames, dates or symbols are also recorded in the bricks to represent further a sacred life. At the Brick Walkway Unveiling Events over the decades, hundreds of family members and friends gathered for a reception with light refreshments, a brief program, and to find their special, newly engraved bricks. The emotions ran high as the red carpet was lifted and their bricks unveiled. Click here to view our 2013 bricklaying speech. The Commemorative Brick Walkway was started to maintain the “Archways” Mural. Donations were collected to pay for the engraved bricks and for bi-annual paint restorations: the cost of paint, clear coat, supplies, machinery lift and artists’ wages. This reliving walkway, aesthetically laid, silently continues to tell the story of each one’s life. Unfortunately, due to dissolution, we are NOT taking brick orders at this time.
Trestle Inc.’s “Commemorative Brick Walkway” lines the sidewalk on Front Street. This memorial brick walkway lies along Front Street between the parking lot and the sidewalk under the trestle, with grassy patches and trees overshadowing. Its length comprises the entire stretch with the Heroes section at the far end, closer to the parking lot entrance by Third Street.
The “Commemorative Brick Walkway” has ample parking space. After turning on Fourth Street, take a right on Front Street and follow the sidewalk to the first parking lot entrance. Park your car in the parking lot and head towards the sidewalk. Then walk up and down the sidewalk to read the names of loved ones engraved on the bricks.
