Create a Tribute

Create a Tribute

Honor a veteran by adding their story to the United in Service Tribute Garden.

Whether they served in wartime or peacetime, are living or remembered, every tribute becomes part of a powerful display honoring the men and women who answered our nation’s call.

Your Tribute Becomes Part of Something Bigger

When you create a tribute, your veteran’s personalized Tribute Tag will hang in the Tribute Garden alongside thousands of others—a moving expression of gratitude from families and communities across Minnesota.

Create a Tribute

You share their story. We give it a place of honor.

We Create Your Tribute Tag

We design and engrave a personalized tag to honor their service.

Your Tribute Hangs in the Garden

Your Tribute Tag becomes part of a powerful display alongside thousands of others.

Visit & Find Your Tribute

Walk the garden, find your tribute, and reflect on a legacy of service.

Every Tribute Includes

  • Personalized Tribute Tag
  • Placement in the United in Service Tribute Garden
  • Digital tribute page to preserve and share their story
  • The opportunity to visit and locate your tribute during the event

Cost

TRIBUTE — $35.00

Includes one personalized Tribute Tag displayed in the Tribute Garden and a digital tribute page.

KEEPSAKE TRIBUTE TAG — $15.00

Take home a beautifully engraved keepsake Tribute Tag to display at home or share with family.

How It Works

Creating a tribute takes about 5 minutes.

1 Share your veteran's information.
2 Tell their story and upload a favorite photo.
3 Review your tribute.
4 Complete your order.

We’ll create your Tribute Tag, prepare your digital tribute page, and place your tribute in the Tribute Garden.

Ready to Begin?

We’ll guide you through a few simple steps to create a lasting tribute.

Begin My Tribute

Estimated time: about 5 minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can I honor?
Any veteran who served in the United States Armed Forces.
Can I honor more than one veteran?
Yes. Simply complete a tribute for each veteran you'd like to honor.
Do I need a photo?
No. A photo is encouraged but not required.
Can I find my Tribute Tag during the event?
Yes. Every Tribute Tag will have a designated location within the Tribute Garden so you can easily find it during your visit.