Corpus Christi to Unveil New Helicopter Monument Honoring Military Veterans

The dedication ceremony for the Bell Huey helicopter monument will take place this Thursday at Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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The City of Corpus Christi is set to unveil a new helicopter monument at Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park on February 5th, honoring the service and sacrifice of military veterans. The centerpiece is a United States Army Bell Huey Helicopter mounted on a 15-foot-high steel pedestal, surrounded by a new 8,200-square-foot path made of concrete pavers.

Why it matters

The helicopter monument will add to the existing veterans memorial park, providing another tribute to those who have served in the military. This is an important recognition of the sacrifices made by veterans in the Corpus Christi community.

The details

The dedication ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on February 5th at Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park, located at 222 South Shoreline Boulevard. Mayor Paulette Guajardo, City Manager Peter Zanoni, District 1 Councilman Everett Roy, Nueces County Commissioner Mike Pusley, and community leader Mike Scott are all expected to attend the event.

  • The dedication ceremony will take place on February 5, 2026 at 10 a.m.

The players

Paulette Guajardo

The mayor of Corpus Christi.

Peter Zanoni

The city manager of Corpus Christi.

Everett Roy

The District 1 councilman in Corpus Christi.

Mike Pusley

The Nueces County Commissioner.

Mike Scott

A community leader in Corpus Christi.

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The takeaway

The new helicopter monument in Corpus Christi's Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park will serve as an important tribute to the military veterans in the community, honoring their service and sacrifice.