Rusk County Veterans Memorial - Henderson, TX - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

The memorial is located on the lawn of the Rusk County Courthouse near downtown Henderson. The $100,000 granite monument, which took about three years to make, is inscribed with the names of about 1,000 veterans, with room for more to be added.

Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): WW I WW II Korean Vietnam Gulf War Afghanistan Iraq In Honor Of: For Rusk County Veterans Past and Present Marker Text: Veterans Respectfully enter this Hallowed Ring of Honor... For upon these walls, is engraved forever, the names of the brave American Patriots of Rusk County...who honorably rendered absolute loyalty for their country and a Democratic Republic. We gravely bestow a special tribute to these fearless warriors, these sentries of freedom who enlisted their lives for the preservation of America and her Preeminent Constitution. We salute those who in combat and service to country, served on domestic and on foreign soil for the sake of freedom! To those loyal protectors of American Liberty, we reverently extend our eternal gratitude. Dedicated November 12, 2012 For Rusk County Veterans Passed (sic) and Present Rusk County Veterans Monument Association Date of dedication: November 12, 2012 Who Put it Here?: Rusk County Veterans Memorial Association Description of Memorial: The memorial wall is located adjacent to the Rusk County Courthouse. There are several benches where you can sit and view all of the names listed.

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