2. The Thiokol Memorial Project, Inc. Mission
Remember and honor the 29 Thiokol Plant Workers killed by the plant explosion
of February 3, 1971
Recognize and honor the resilience of those who survived, the courage of those that
risked their lives, and the compassion of all that supported the rescue and recovery effort
Recognize the Patriotic contribution made to our nation by the Thiokol Plant Workers and preserve and share the history
Educate our young people about the pride these workers took in their work, their resilience in times of peril, and their unwavering commitment to fulfill America’s sacred obligation to our soldiers fighting in Vietnam.
May the lives remembered, the deeds recognized, and the human spirit of oneness which overcame devastation, inspire hope, promote freedom and affirm that each life is a gift worthy of respect and honor.
Towards that end we plan to host a 45th Anniversary Ceremony on February 3, 2016 and we shall raise funds to plan, build, and endow a monument, education center, and museum to honor the workers, first responders, and medical care facilities.

3. Thiokol Memorial Project, Inc
Thiokol Memorial Project, Inc. We pay homage to these Patriots whose lives were claimed during the Explosion at the Thiokol Chemical Plant on February 3, 1971
Celia A. Alberta Ethel L. Banks Annie C. Booth Gloria W. Booth Bertha Walker Brunswick Bettie R. Dawson Burch Charles Burch James L. Chapman Yvonne Marie Connelly Jack Cox Mae Hazel Davis Mildred Davis Howard Ellis, Sr. Willie Mae Austell Fuller Pearlie Mae Young Hutchinson
Annie Mae Hutchinson James
Mack Kennedy
Essie Diane Green King
Gracie Mae Small Life
Bertha M. Hill
Charles T. Monak
James Parland
Sandra Regina Rauls
Cyrus Demory Roberson
Betty Jean Roberts
Lillie Bell Spells
Cheryl M. Sullivan
Mae Alice Taylor
Annie Loise Williams

4. Patriots Remembered

5. Thiokol Memorial Project Goals
STAGE 1:
45th Anniversary {February 3, 2016} Memorial Service
Georgia Legislature/General Assembly adoption of a resolution declaring and proclaiming February 3rd an official Day of Remembrance for the Thiokol Explosion Workers.
Posthumously award the Presidential Freedom Award
Thiokol Workers [29 victims] included in the new Vietnam Memorial Education Center
Five year plan to continue planning and raising funds.
STAGE 2:
50TH Anniversary {February 3, 2021} Ceremony.
Unveil newly constructed Monument, Educational Center and Museum.

6. Thiokol Newsletter February 1, 1971

15. President Richard Nixon Telegram to Mayor Haskins, City of Woodbine

16. Thiokol Memorandum February 6, 1975

17. Thiokol Memorandum March 3, 1976

18. Engine #4 Kingsland Volunteer Fire Department

19. Thiokol Workers

20. Thiokol Workers & TMP Volunteers with Fire Engine #4

21. Thiokol Monument Woodbine, Georgia

22. Thiokol Monument Waverly, Georgia

23. Thiokol Monument Maple Ford Park
BEFORE
AFTER

24. Thiokol Monument Beautification Project

25. Thiokol Monument Maple Ford Park

26. be found on the memorial website at www.thiokolmemorial.org.
45th Anniversary Commemorative Service THIOKOL PLANT EXPLOSION February 3,     
The Events of February 3, 1971 will be commemorated at the Wildcat Stadium in Kingsland, Georgia during an Official
45th Anniversary Commemorative Service on February 3, 2016 at 10:00am. The program will include musical tributes,
reading of the names of the workers, the lighting of the candles of life, a moment of silence at 10:53am (eastern time),
the tolling of the bells of remembrance at 10:55am (eastern time), and brief remarks. The public is welcome. This event
is open to the public and does not require tickets or fees. Directions to this event can
be found on the memorial website at
Toll the Bells of Remembrance
Each town, village, and city is asked to toll their church tower bells 29 times beginning at 10:55am (eastern time) on
February 3, 2016 in remembrance of those lives lost.
Give a Gift Now
The Thiokol Memorial Project, still needs to meet its fundraising goal in order to be able to move forward with the
planning, building, and endowing of a monument, education center, and museum by the 50th Anniversary,
February 3, Your generous donation will
help us create a place of remembrance, healing, and learning. Please visit the memorial website at
to find out how you can support this cause.