Establishing Memorial Park in town of Lom

In the 20s of 20th century, after three wars, Bulgaria is facing a cruel account - more than 150,000 men died. For the last tribute for giving their lives for Motherland, soldiers and officers, the state began building monuments in their homelands. The Cavalrymen of the Second Horse Regiment in Lom, with their own resources, decided to perpetuate the memory of 67 comrades who died on the fronts from Slivnitsa in 1885 to Lule Bourgas, Chorlu and Krivolak (1912-18). The place is chosen - on a flat, in front of the regiment headquarters and meters away from the division's portal so that it can be seen well by the people passing through the streets. The monument is work of one of the most talented and famous Bulgarian sculptor and architect in the first decades of the 20th century - Kiril Shivarov. The "Monument of those who gave their lives in the Wars 1885, 1912-13, 1915-18", imposing with its impact, is frugal amp; majestic. It is made of stone and limestone with proportions of 4.16 to 4.16 m and height of 4.30 m. On three sides of the monument are carved the names of 67 soldiers who revolt and died in 1923. The monument was opened on 1.11.1930. After 1944 the horse regiment was closed. The unit was rebuilt and the monument was abandoned in the backyard of the barracks. Access for citizens is limited. In 2017, citizens of Lom along with the municipal government are taking the initiative to make the monument a part of the city. By decision №802 of the Council of Ministers on 8.11.2018, the monument and the adjoining space were granted to the municipality of Lom. The project proposal provides for the establishment of a new, modern for city memorial park that will provide more access for the citizens, to festivals and celebrations to perpetuate the memory of those who died during the wars. The construction and repair activities include: Construction of alley network; establishing amp; recreation green areas; enriching tree-shrub vegetation; Establishing of park lighting

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