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 Powning Park Memorial - Reno, NV Posted by:  saopaulo1
N 39° 31.414 W 119° 48.705
11S E 258311 N 4378656
A small memorial in downtown Reno.
Waymark Code: WM4RT0
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 09/24/2008
Views: 17
The plaque rests on a two foot rock in Powning Park. The park, a small green space in downtown Reno, is the sight of many memorials.
The plaque reads: "Dedicated to the memory of those brave Americans from Washoe County who died in the service of their country, World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
My their eternal souls rest in peace and they shall be enshrined in the hearts of their fellow country men forever."
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
In Honor Of: brave Americans from Washoe County
Marker Text:
Dedicated to the memory of those brave Americans from Washoe County who died in the service of their country, World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
My their eternal souls rest in peace and they shall be enshrined in the hearts of their fellow country men forever.
Date of dedication: 11-8-1997
Who Put it Here?: VFW posts 3396, 3819, 8505, 9211, 10053, 10367. American Legion posts 1, 12, 30, D.A.V and Amvets
Description of Memorial:
In Powning Park in Reno. The park is a small green area across from the courthouse. There are about 5 memorials here.
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Visit Instructions:
Visited Logs must contain, at least, a picture of the monument and your GPSr. Preferably YOU at the monument with your GPSr, but we understand that some people are camera-shy.
It is suggested you please include something about your visit here, as well.
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