One of the early projects which the Memorial Fund undertook was the funding of the Memorial Fountain in 1979.  Would you believe that this was purchased and installed for under $1,500?  Pete Peterson oversaw the rebuilding of this fountain in 2009-2010.  His assessment of this structure is excellent and follows:  "At the center of every town and village is a monument that reminds us of why we are here.  Hawthorne's reminder is our Memorial Fountain.  It reminds us of those who prepared a great place for us to live and reminds us to preserve what we have for future residents".