What's your favorite "military memorial?"

The very first one that came to mind was the Pease Prayer Park in Okinawa. We took a little field trip there as part of in processing. I got so tied up in the memorial portion that I never made it to the museum. My family and I had to take a trip back so that I could commit the hours it deserves. The main part of the memorial is made up of many small walls listing the names of those that perished in the the Battle of Okinawa. It is set out in sections. Each section committed to those from The U.S., Okinawa and Japan. It is the kind of display of gratitude and remembrance that is never forgotten by those lucky enough to experience.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

I am not sure I could say it was my favorite but Arlington National Cemetery left the biggest impression on me.  At the completion of each year on the "trail" all DS's were to attend a TRADOC refresher course and mentorship classes (this may have changed since I was a DS).  These classes concluded with a "staff ride" so to speak.  So those of us in the class chose to see the monuments in DC to our Soldiers.  Are first stop was Arlington.  We arrived in Class A's and started a tour.  At first glance, I was in awe.  Everything was groomed spectacularly.  All the head stones were "Dress, right, Dress".  During the tour we visited the "Tome on the Unknowns".  Watched the Changing of the Guard.  We visited the graves of President Kennedy and Audie Murphy and many others.  During this tour I felt this awesome sense of pride and responsibility come over me.  When I returned to the "trail" I was refreshed and inspired to work harder.  I wanted to ensure that I did everything in my power to prepare tomorrows Soldiers.  All of them needed to visit Arlington.  None needed to become residents at this time.  If they fell in service to our nation I knew we would remember them in the highest of traditions and standards that I witnessed in Arlington.  I have taken that new found pride and sense of responsibility to every position I have been assigned since.  We walked through many monuments that day but none affected me more than Arlington. 

After being able to go to DC, I would have to say the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It is one thing to see photos of it but to physically witness it is a wonder all its own. I highly recommend anyone that has an opportunity to see to go, it will make you appreciate certain aspects a bit more.

My answer to this question has to be all of them!&nbsp; I believe all Memorials dedicated to all military veterans is a great and honorable mention!&nbsp; To me they are all equal no matter on appearance, size, location, and various dedications.&nbsp; Some might be personally a little more important to me, but no favorites.&nbsp; Here are couple of Memorials for all.&nbsp; Pict on the left was taken in 2000, a dedication from the Republic of Korea to 2ID up by Freedom Bridge on the Imjin-gak (river).&nbsp; The pict on the right is the Memorial Wall in Brownstown, IL that was dedicated by my VFW Post 9770.&nbsp; <br>

USS Arizona memorial is my favorite, however, the Wall Is running a very close second

For me I like the Women in Military Service Memorial at Arlington Cemetery. It was very educational and informative and it shows the evolving role of Women in the military and combat.&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>Here are a couple of my pictures. I took my daughter to see it. She's 10 and loved it.&nbsp;</div>

<p>I think this is a good thread for those we are trying to get to join can see the substance of some things we discuss between us as current and former military, soft spoken as well as informational and mentoring types of postings.</p><p><br></p><p>We also have fun at times while remaining professional.</p>

I have two:<div><br></div><div>The first would be the Texas Barriers at Fort Leonard Wood in the Sapper Grove. They are enscribed with the names of those Engineers who have fallen. There is something about the grove with the barriers, the ampitheater, the Sapper Statue, the WWII barracks area, that just solidifies the Engineer Regiment and it's contribution through both it's success and those who have made the most significant sacrfrice in service. You can then walk down through the static displays to the museum to see more about the history of the Engineer Regiment. It is also neat to have the MP and Chemical Regimental Groves and Museum all colocated in the same area. It permits us to show solidarity. Something about this is just very grounding to me. It reminds me where I have started, and were I must go in the future in order to maintain the standards that have been set for me.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>While not techinically a single memorial, I find that rolling around West Point and seeing all of the memorials, statues, great names emblazened on the halls, the history of the post, and the museum to be tremendously inpsiring. Some of the greatest leaders came through West Point and it's role in the American Revolution help really bring home patriotism. I am on West Point at least once a week and I find something new every time that gives me a moment of pause to think. Today, I left the chapel and noticed that some of the stained glass windows were in dedication to fallen West Pointers. It made me think about the sacrifice that they made and how I could be spiritually charging myself at the same time as steeling my nerves so that I may have the same dedication to face whatever may come. It's was a great comparison of how a person's spirituality and personal beliefs may be part of what grants them the ability to stand in harms way with confidence.&nbsp;</div>

I don't know a favorite, but here's one I'll bet most of you've never seen. It is a memorial to a B17 crew that crashed in Denmark during WWII. Living here I've found many neat historical things.

I've also got another aircrew memorial, every time I drive by I give the "guys" a salute. It is an air crew that crashed, no survivors.