Organizers told the Egg Harbor Township Committee they will dedicate two memorial benches and an interpretive plaque at Charles Kirk Memorial Fields at 1 p.m. on Sept. 28.

The dedication will place one bench in each playground at the fields and a plaque with a QR code near the concession stand, organizers said. The plaque’s text, as read to the committee, says, "in loving memory of Jimmy Mike, Kenny Childs, and Ron Kirk, local legends who forever touched the lives of their family, friends, and community." The QR code links to a “living memory” page created by the organizers to explain who the men were and how their deaths affected the community.

Committee members and attendees described the project as a long-running effort: organizers said they have worked on the memorial since March or April and that the benches arrived this week. Organizers also said they will place two smaller plaques affixed to the benches so visitors understand the memorial’s context. During public remarks, an organizer asked residents to attend the dedication and to scan the QR code so younger people can hear the story.

Organizers also said they will hold a graveside service at Laura Memorial cemetery on Sylvan Road for family and friends; the transcript indicates the service will be held on a Monday, but it does not specify a calendar date.

The parks department is supporting the installation, and the committee encouraged residents to attend the short ceremony between scheduled games at the fields.

For more information at the dedication, organizers asked attendees to scan the QR code on the plaque to access the written and photographic materials they compiled.