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Crestview to establish 'Cadence Corner' memorial, bench and QR tribute at Twin Hills Park
Summary
Council members and family members unveiled plans for 'Cadence Corner' at Twin Hills Park; an anonymous donor will pay installation costs and state legislators sent letters of support.
Crestview — City leaders presented plans April 20 to dedicate a memorial area called “Cadence Corner” at Twin Hills Park, including a bench bearing a plaque, a printed Cadence Promise logo and a QR code linking to the charity’s website. The council did not take a formal vote; staff said the item was presented with broad council support and funded by an anonymous donor.
Mayor JB Whitten introduced the dedication plan and displayed the design to the council. City staff and community members told the council they had sought a permanent, public memorial space since citizens asked for a dedication at an earlier meeting. The memorial will be sited in front of the children’s play area at Twin Hills Park and will include a bench with a plaque reading “In memory of Cadence Fredericksen,” a Cadence Promise teddy-bear logo at one corner and a QR code at the other linking to the Cadence Promise website.
Matt, a family member of Cadence Fredericksen, said the family did not expect the city’s action and called the memorial “a little bit of hope” for children and others who visit the park. He added that the dedication aligns with Cadence’s interest in helping abused children and youth. City Manager Jessica Lehi and staff member Jace were credited in the presentation for coordinating design and logistics.
Officials said they received letters of support for the memorial from state legislators including Senator Don Gates, Senator Jay Trumbull and Representative Pat Mahaney. Staff clarified the item was not placed on the agenda for a formal vote because the council’s support was sufficient for staff to proceed; an anonymous donor has agreed to cover the cost of the memorial installation and signage.
Why it matters: The memorial will create a permanent public space in Twin Hills Park honoring a local child and links to a charitable organization’s website to provide visitors context and resources. The public-display elements (logo and QR code) create a way for residents to learn more about Cadence Promise from the park site.
What’s next: Staff said they will proceed with installation under city coordination and the anonymous donor’s funding; no date for dedication was set in the meeting record.
