Fruita Veterans Memorial - Fruita, CO
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Outspoken1
N 39° 09.549 W 108° 43.836
12S E 696080 N 4336890
This well-maintained and thorough multi-war memorial is found in Veterans Memorial Park in Fruita, Colorado, USA.
Waymark Code: WMDGVW
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 01/14/2012
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This extensive multi-war memorial is found along the main street in Fruita in the Veterans Memorial Park. The memorial honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice from the American Civil War [Union] to the Gulf War. There is an honor roll of names on both the memorial and adjacent planters. A 1942 Howitzer from WWII protects the memorial as well as flags of our country and state.
I have taken close-up photos of all the names in case one might have a loved one on the roster.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
U.S. Civil War [Union]; Spanish-American War; WWI; WWII; Korean; Vietnam; Cold War; Gulf War
In Honor Of: In Tribute to Those Who Perished; In Honor of Those Who Served; In Gratitude of Those Now Serving
Marker Text:
In Honored Memory
of the
Men and Women
Who Served in the
Armed Forces
in the Defense
of our Country
Date of dedication: 1996
Who Put it Here?: Fruita VFW #8309
Description of Memorial:
This memorial is a wonderful effort by a small community to show their appreciation and understanding of the sacrifice by all who served/serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is well maintained and situated where one may pause to honor the service of our military service members.
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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.