Posted on Jun 29, 2016
Desert Storm Vets on Mission to Build Washington Memorial
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Scott Stump had the idea for a Persian Gulf War memorial years ago. But it wasn't until the 25th anniversary of the 1991 cease-fire arrived -- and the Pentagon chose not to hold a single official event marking the day -- that he truly realized how important it was.
Their war, it seemed, was at risk of being forgotten.
Their war, it seemed, was at risk of being forgotten.
Desert Storm Vets on Mission to Build Washington Memorial
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I agree we should have a memorial for DS/DS - it was different than our current fight. Somehow, the cease fire date didn't seem like the end though. VII Corps left its gear behind as POMCUS-like stocks, and we went home to go elsewhere.
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It was amazing that the Pentagon had no events to mark the day. Sad shape...not the way to make future troops be inspired.
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SGT Brent Ellis
They actually did have a short program but it was held at the Pentagon and so had a limited audience. I viewed it online, it seemed as if it were thrown together rather quickly, had very little excitement of any kind and felt more like a briefing. I think it lasted under 30 minutes. So to your point, yes, it is sad, and they may as well not had anything.
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