Orange City Area Veterans Memorial
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GillyGeo
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This is the Veterans Memorial located in Orange City, Iowa.
Waymark Code: WM78WX
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 09/20/2009
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This is the Veterans Memorial is in Orange City, Iowa. Northwest Iowa has a great tradition of honoring those that have served this country. This memorial has not only honored those that have died but those that have served in wars or conflicts. Probably one of the most interesting facts about this memorial is that it lists a few wars that seem to have been forgotten by the public. Take a moment to say a prayer for those who have served and are currently serving. Enjoy and be thankful.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
Civil War 1861-1865 - War Between the States
Spanish American War 1898 - War For Empire
World War I 1917-1918 - The War to End Wars
World War II 1941-1945 - The Big War
Cold War 1945-1991 - Containment of Communism
Korea 1950-1953 - The Forgotten War
Vietnam 1961-1975 - A Controversial War
Grenada/Lebaonon 1982-1984 - Urgent Fury
Panama 1989 - Just Cause
Persian Gulf 1991 - Desert Storm
Afghanistan/Iraq 2002-War Against Terror
Peace Time
In Honor Of: Orange City Area Veterans Memorial - Dedicated to all veterans from the Orange City Area who served their country and especially to those who paid the supreme sacrifice
Marker Text:
"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
Date of dedication: Dedicated September 2005
Who Put it Here?: Pressman Kosters Post 329
Description of Memorial:
This way mark is located in Orange City, Iowa. Home of the the Tulip Festival that is held every year. For a taste of the Dutch and the Netherlands, come see for yourself. While you are there stop by and pay your respects to this awesome monument.
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