Fort Riley Dedicates 'Hall of Heroes' to Fallen Soldiers

New memorial space honors 97 soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley who died in service.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:03pm

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Army officials at Fort Riley, Kansas have renamed a street after a Medal of Honor recipient and opened a new dedicated memorial space called the 'Hall of Heroes'. The space, housed in the restored Grimes Hall, features a heroes wall, reflection room, digital displays, and artifacts honoring 97 fallen soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley.

Why it matters

The 'Hall of Heroes' provides a permanent space for the Fort Riley community to honor and remember the sacrifices of local soldiers who lost their lives in service. It serves as an important memorial and gathering place for families, friends, and the broader military community.

The details

The 'Hall of Heroes' was previously located in the Army community services building, but has now been given a dedicated space within the restored Grimes Hall. First constructed in 1931 as nurses' quarters, the building now houses the heroes wall, reflection room, digital displays, and artifacts memorializing the 97 fallen soldiers.

  • The 'Hall of Heroes' grand opening took place on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.

The players

Col. Gerald Nunziato

Fort Riley garrison commander.

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What they’re saying

“This is a space that family and friends can go in and reflect and think about their service member and the service, and just their memories.”

— Col. Gerald Nunziato, Fort Riley garrison commander

The takeaway

The dedication of the 'Hall of Heroes' at Fort Riley demonstrates the military's ongoing commitment to honoring the sacrifices of fallen soldiers and providing a sacred space for the community to remember their service and legacy.