The Leonia Memorial Bricks Project was an Eagle Scout Project led by Justin Ziegler in 2011.  Justin's Eagle Scout Project was to transform an area of Wood Park into a Memorial Garden, surrounded by Memorial Bricks. Each brick has a name engraved of a deceased Leonian, sponsored by friends and family members.  Justin successfully completed the project, producing over 80 bricks for the garden. After leaving for college, his father, Leonia Mayor Bill Ziegler initiated a second round of brick submissions. The second phase was also successful, garnering strong community support. Today, more than 100 bricks surround the Ira Lieblich Memorial Brick Garden.

The Memorial Brick Garden and all its bricks still stand strong in the heart of Wood Park. Mayor Ziegler wanted to honor these bricks in a special way and celebrate the lives of each individual through a deeper means. Working with Christian Choi, an intern for Mayor Ziegler and a proud Eagle Scout, they wanted to create a website highlighting each brick individually. After extensive research and contacting each brick's sponsor, Christian was able to develop this website for all of Leonia to see. With just one click, visitors can view all the names in the Memorial Brick Garden, along with a brief biography of each individual. This website is a wonderful way to memorialize and celebrate all the names engraved on the bricks. It will be linked to the Borough of Leonia website for all to see.

If you did not have a chance to provide a biography of a brick and would like to do so, please see the attached submission form below.  Please email the completed submission form to leoniamemorialbricks@gmail.com. There is also a contribution form available for your convenience. Donations are completely optional. Any funds raised will go directly towards the project.

Thank you for your support in this meaningful initiative. Let us honor our Leonians - Brick by Brick!