Women's War Memorial - Veteran's Park - Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
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Women's War Memorial honoring the contributions of women during America's wars
Waymark Code: WM8BWK
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 03/08/2010
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This multi-piece memorial is located at Veteran's Park near a statue of Medal of Honor recipient Ernest "Chief" Childers. There are walls honoring women's contributions in each of the following wars: American Revolution, Civil War, Spanish American War, WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. In addition one wall gives a tribute to the contributions of women during the wars, and another lists branches that women have served. The walls are about 6 feet tall, and each individual war tribute is about 4 feet wide.
The granite walls are on a granite foundation which is on top of a concrete foundation above the courtyard. The pond is visible behind the memorial. There is a beautiful color-lighted large fountain near the entrance to the memorial.
Nearby is also a sculpture of Broken Arrow High School graduate Hank Meisner, Jr. It was dedicated on July 4, 2005.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
American Revolution
Civil War
Spanish American War
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Desert Storm
Operation Iraqi Freedom
In Honor Of: "To the women warriors of the USA, those who have served and those now serving"...."those courageous women at home who supported the war effort"
Marker Text:
Women's War Memorial
An Everlasting Tribute
To the women warriors of the United States of America, those who have served and those now serving with pride and honor in the military of the USA
AND
those courageous women at home who supported the war effort by taking care of family and filling the jobs left vacant by the demands of war. Women became factory workers, farmers, builders, mechanics and did whatever was necessary in the quest for peace. Little did they know their efforts would leave an everlasting mark on American society and the world.
Thank you and God Bless You All
Who Put it Here?: City of Broken Arrow
Description of Memorial:
Beautiful multi-walled granite memorial located in Veteran's Park in Broken Arrow. There are three flags behind the memorial, and a brick/concrete courtyard in front. Two benches are in the courtyard for visitors to sit and enjoy the monument.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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