Welcome Home Veterans - Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Wood carving statue located in New Mexico Veterans Memorial complex in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Waymark Code: WM9TH1
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 09/28/2010
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This wood carving statue is located near the entrance of the New Mexico Veterans Memorial complex in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It stands out among the other memorials due to it's subject matter and the fact that it is a wood carving as opposed to the many stone memorials in the complex. The plaque reads:
A poignant reminder what veterans leave behind when the serve and a hope that they will return to the ones they love.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Veterans
Marker Text:
Welcome Home Veterans
The greatful people of New Mexico
want to thank you for
keeping us safe.
Dedicated 14 August 2010
65th Anniversary of VJ Day
Date of dedication: August 14, 2010
Who Put it Here?: New Mexico Vetrans Memorial
Description of Memorial:
This is part of the large vetrans memorial complex in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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