Herndon Veteran Memorial - Herndon, Virginia
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N 38° 58.287 W 077° 23.219
18S E 293211 N 4316318
A half sized replica of the Herndon Monument located behind the Herndon Municipal building.
Waymark Code: WM12XAZ
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/31/2020
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During the 1990s, in the Town of Herndon, the Wayne M. Kidwell American Legion Post #184 began raising funds to erect a memorial in honor of all Herndon war veterans. The memorial would be a 10-foot granite replica of the one at the Naval Academy.
After years of raising money, with donations from many local individuals and organizations, Herndon’s Veterans Memorial was dedicated on May 27, 2002. It is located on the Town Green between the Municipal Building and the Fortnightly Library. A circular border of shrubbery and flowers surrounds the obelisk, and three brass plaques commemorate the veterans and the major sponsors.
East facing plaque:
"Memorial Patron"
The American Legion Post 270 McLean
First Class Petty Officer Association
Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 2274
Herndon Lions Club
Herndon Women's Club
NEC America, Inc.
Herndon Homes Tour
Mr. & Mrs. Dymtro Andriuk
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Peck
Elmer I. Keppler
Weldon H Rolfe, Sr.
Because of the generosity of these and others
The sacrifice of our Veterans will not be forgotten
North facing plaque:
This memorial is dedicated in honor of the valiant men and women of the Town of Herndon, Commonwealth of Virginia, who rendered unyielding service to the cause of liberty in declared and undeclared wars to keep America a free and great nation.
West facing plaque:
**Memorial Associate**
The American Legion Post 184
Herndon Volunteer Fire Department
Herndon Chamber of Commerce
Herndon Fortnightly Club
The Closet, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. William Olsen
J. Berkley Green
Because of the generosity of these and others
The sacrifice of our veterans will not be forgotten.
The Town’s Veterans Day Ceremony takes place at the Veterans Memorial each year.
Date Created/Placed: May 27, 2002
Address:
717 Lynn Street
Herndon, VA 20170
Height: 10 Feet
Illuminated: yes
Website: [Web Link]
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