Floresville Veteran's Memorial Park - Floresville, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 29° 07.966 W 098° 09.399
14R E 582038 N 3222989
Small greenspace across the street from the Wilson County Courthouse.
Waymark Code: WMYMXY
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/01/2018
Views: 3
Center marker with Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force emblems. Behind that are flag poles with the American Flag in the center. Behind the flags are the beginnings of more walls with names.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: None
Marker Text:
As it was their mission / to defend our freedom / so it becomes our duty / to honor their service.
Date of dedication: 11/11/2004
Who Put it Here?: City of Floresville
Description of Memorial:
It is on an island between two drive ways that lead to the parking lot for the Floresville City Hall. There is a small plaque at the front with the light fixtures that shine on the flags at night. There are walls made of individual bricks with veterans names, branch of service and dates of service. In the center is a large display with the emblem of the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force. Below the center display is a small planter with a plaque and lots of small American flags.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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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.