Arlington Rotarians Veterans Memorial, Veterans Park, Arlington, TX
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This memorial, showing a soldier holding his hand above a helmet balanced on a rifle with the bayonet stuck in the ground, stands in Veterans Park in Arlington.
Waymark Code: WM65Z0
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/08/2009
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The Veterans Park Memorial in Veteran’s Park on West Arkansas Lane is a tribute to our veterans, their wives and families; especially those who have given their lives for our country. The citizens of the cities of Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego, and Arlington will be the only participants in this memorial.
Great Southwest Rotary established the Arlington Veterans Park Foundation to facilitate the development of the memorial. The Veterans Park Memorial Groundbreaking Ceremony was on Saturday, March 4. Over 100 veterans and citizens attended the ceremony. Special guests included Mayor Cluck, Councilwoman Kathryn Wilemon, State Representative Kent Grusendorf, Medal of Honor recipient Col. James L. Stone and family members of Spec.Russell Nahvi who was killed in Iraq.
The US Marine Corps Color Guard performed, as did area high school musicians. The crowd heard words of wisdom from Col. Stone, recognition of the Nahvi family and a simulated dynamite blast to break ground.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: In Honor of America's Veterans
Marker Text:
In Honor of America's Veterans
Arlington Rotarians
Who Put it Here?: Arlington Rotarians
Description of Memorial:
This memorial, with the Arlington, Texas, and United States flags flying over it, stands next to one of the parking lots in Arlington's Veterans Park.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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