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There are some truly amazing memorials out there, whether in Washington, DC, at a hometown location, OCONUS, or anywhere else around the world; many are epic works of art in their own right, some are well known (with a national or international audiences), while others quietly tell their story relatively unknown to the masses. So, what's your most memorable military or military-related display or memorial? Where's it located and how/why does it move you? What is it that you find most compelling about the memorial or location? What makes this particular place or time unique, interesting, thought-provoking, moving, or special to you? Please feel free to share your stories, photographs, links, video or anything else needed to tell your story. This should be both fun and informative, and we'll get to learn a bit of history, context, and a little bit about each other in the process; thank you for all that you do, and... see you all in the discussion threads!
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I'm out of Thumbs to vote you up. Being that I live in Arlington, I'm partial to Arlington Cemetary. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is my favorite followed by the Women in Military Service Memorial. Living in this area I'm astounded with beautiful somber monuments such as these , Iowa Jima memorial, and the WWII monument in DC just to name a few.
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Even though I have never been there it would have to be the Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor.AQ tie would go to the Tomb of the Unknown soldier in Arlington Cemetary
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I would have to say, the Vietnam Memorial. I went there as a PFC, I was really moved. I have family on that wall. Didn't know that, glad I do. Gives me a whole different aspect on things.
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The wall. Doesn't matter which. And Arlington. Any place that honors the fallen. I get a little emotional.
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National World War II Memorial
Washington, D.C.
The colossal National World War II Memorial monument took over 10 years and two U.S. Presidents to create! The bill to create this amazing national treasure was vetoed three times in the House of Representatives, finally passing by a hair in 1993. In 1994, President Bill Clinton created a committee that would be responsible for picking a site, designing the monument, and fundraising this tremendous project.
Washington, D.C.
The colossal National World War II Memorial monument took over 10 years and two U.S. Presidents to create! The bill to create this amazing national treasure was vetoed three times in the House of Representatives, finally passing by a hair in 1993. In 1994, President Bill Clinton created a committee that would be responsible for picking a site, designing the monument, and fundraising this tremendous project.
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Thee is a memorial at my high school; Audubon High, Audubon, NJ
For 3 MOH Recipients:
SAMUEL M. SAMPLER
IN MEMORY OF HIS BOLD CHARGE THROUGH HOSTILE FIRE RESULTING IN THE SURRENDER OF TWENTY-EIGHT ENEMY SOLDIERS NEAR ST. ETIENNE, FRANCE, 8 OCTOBER 1918. HE DIED ON 19 NOVEMBER 1979.
EDWARD C. BENFOLD
IN MEMORY OF THE SELFLESS SACRIFICE OF HIS OWN LIFE FOR THE LIVES OF TWO COUNTRYMEN HE WAR TREATING WHILE DEFENDING THE WOUNDED. HE WAS KILLED IN KOREA ON 5 SEPTEMBER 1952.
NELSON V. BRITTIN
IN MEMORY OF HIS COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP UNDER FIRE WHILE WOUNDED WHICH INSPORED HIS COMPANY AND HELPED DEFEAT THE ENEMY. HE WAS KILLED IN THE BATTLE AT YONGGONG-NI KOREA 7 MARCH 1951.
The last I knew. Audubon was the only small town of its size in America with this many MOH recipients. Also, USS Benfold was named after Edward C. Benfold.
2nd to that would be Colleville-sur-Mer, the cemetery at Omaha Beach. I made the trip while I was stationed in Germany in 2005
For 3 MOH Recipients:
SAMUEL M. SAMPLER
IN MEMORY OF HIS BOLD CHARGE THROUGH HOSTILE FIRE RESULTING IN THE SURRENDER OF TWENTY-EIGHT ENEMY SOLDIERS NEAR ST. ETIENNE, FRANCE, 8 OCTOBER 1918. HE DIED ON 19 NOVEMBER 1979.
EDWARD C. BENFOLD
IN MEMORY OF THE SELFLESS SACRIFICE OF HIS OWN LIFE FOR THE LIVES OF TWO COUNTRYMEN HE WAR TREATING WHILE DEFENDING THE WOUNDED. HE WAS KILLED IN KOREA ON 5 SEPTEMBER 1952.
NELSON V. BRITTIN
IN MEMORY OF HIS COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP UNDER FIRE WHILE WOUNDED WHICH INSPORED HIS COMPANY AND HELPED DEFEAT THE ENEMY. HE WAS KILLED IN THE BATTLE AT YONGGONG-NI KOREA 7 MARCH 1951.
The last I knew. Audubon was the only small town of its size in America with this many MOH recipients. Also, USS Benfold was named after Edward C. Benfold.
2nd to that would be Colleville-sur-Mer, the cemetery at Omaha Beach. I made the trip while I was stationed in Germany in 2005
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I have two I'd like to add to the list:
I live in Philadelphia, a city already knows for being rich with history. One of my favorite lunch spots is Washington Square, very near Independence Hall. It's only a city block in size and simple in decoration but there is a small Tomb of an Unknown Soldier from the Revolution near a statue of Washington with an eternal flame. Behind is a wall with 3 inscriptions, my favorite reads: 'Freedom is a light for which many men have died in darkness.'
Lesser known is another Revolutionary War memorial northeast of Philly in Bucks County along the Delaware River. Washington's Crossing historic park is there and included is another Unknown Soldier memorial. This one has a large flag pole and the base is made of 13 different types of stone found in each of the original colonies. There are 22 graves that read only 'Unknown Soldier Continental Line' and one marked grave for Captain James Moore of New York. Due to a recent flood that tore down a bridge, access is very limited making it always very quiet there.
I live in Philadelphia, a city already knows for being rich with history. One of my favorite lunch spots is Washington Square, very near Independence Hall. It's only a city block in size and simple in decoration but there is a small Tomb of an Unknown Soldier from the Revolution near a statue of Washington with an eternal flame. Behind is a wall with 3 inscriptions, my favorite reads: 'Freedom is a light for which many men have died in darkness.'
Lesser known is another Revolutionary War memorial northeast of Philly in Bucks County along the Delaware River. Washington's Crossing historic park is there and included is another Unknown Soldier memorial. This one has a large flag pole and the base is made of 13 different types of stone found in each of the original colonies. There are 22 graves that read only 'Unknown Soldier Continental Line' and one marked grave for Captain James Moore of New York. Due to a recent flood that tore down a bridge, access is very limited making it always very quiet there.
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Sir,
I encourage anyone in the DC area to go to the Korean War memorial, at night if possible. Incredibly moving and eerie. I never have been in combat or lost anyone I know, but it still choked me up seeing that.
I encourage anyone in the DC area to go to the Korean War memorial, at night if possible. Incredibly moving and eerie. I never have been in combat or lost anyone I know, but it still choked me up seeing that.
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The Iwo Jima Memorial is truly an inspirational memorial, and most appropriate to motivate participants as they finish the Marine Corps Marathon. I found its inspiration far exceeded the fatigue I felt from 26.2 miles both times I ran.
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