Fort Smith National Cemetery Carillon - Fort Smith AR
N 35° 23.057 W 094° 25.671
15S E 370313 N 3916595
This carillon was donated by the American Veterans as part of their international living memorial program, which began shortly after World War II. The carillon was dedicated on Veteran’s Day, 1986. 522 Garland Avenue and South 6th Street, Fort Smith
Waymark Code: WMJKKW
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 11/30/2013
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Plaque inscriptions at the base of the carillon read as follows -
AMVETS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITIZENS
OF THE AREA
DEDICATED THIS CARILLON AS A
LIVING MEMORIAL TO
ARKANSAS-OKLAHOMA VETERANS WHO
SERVED THEIR COUNTRY HONORABLY
FOR THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM
NOVEMBER 11, 1986
FORT SMITH NATIONAL CEMETERY
FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS
" . . . AS THESE BELLS RING . . . HONORED DEAD REST . . . FREEDOM LIVES . . . "
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APPRECIATION IS GRATEFULLY
EXTENDED TO
THE AMERICAN LEGION
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART
THE RETIRED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
AMERICAN EX-PRISONERS OF WAR
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION
VETERANS OF WORLD WAR 1 OF THE USA
DARBY RANGERS
Address of Tower:
Fort Smith National Cemetery
522 Garland Ave
Fort Smith, AR USA
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 5
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No
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