OR-99E - Canby Vietnam Memorial - Canby, Oregon
N 45° 15.436 W 122° 42.110
10T E 523394 N 5011573
The memorial park is situated at the south entrance of
Canby, Oregon along Highway 99E. This highly visible location
will result in the memorial being viewed by thousands of people daily
and has the potential to draw and serve people from all over the country.
Waymark Code: WMBYGY
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 07/04/2011
Views: 11
Aloft on its pedestal is the most recognized helicopter type in the world – the Bell UH-1, better known as the "Huey." Thousands of lives were literally saved because of the dependability of the Huey and bravery of her crews. It stands as a humanitarian symbol that brought compassion and lifesaving during this time in our history.
The center plaza of the park forms the "Shou" symbol meaning "long life" or "longevity" in Asian culture. In the middle of the "Shou" symbol, as on the side of the Huey, is a red cross which is the Western symbol for medical attention or mercy. The Red Cross sign often indicates helicopter-landing pads for life-flight helicopters. Here, it marks the landing pad for the suspended Huey in its approach landing formation.
Another area of the memorial suggests Vietnam and its rural agricultural rice paddies using plant materials that include bamboo, pines and palm. You'll also see the Buddhist bell, above which is the inscription in Vietnamese: "Believe in Peace."
The land for the memorial was donated while Canby citizens and businesses chipped in with fundraisers. Funds are still needed to complete the veterans memorial with plans for a life-sized bronze statue to be placed at the edge of the landing pad.
The memorial has also received the Blue Star Memorial Marker. These markers were first erected in 1944 by the National Council of State Garden Clubs to honor those who served in the armed forces.
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