Veterans Memorial Park City of Jonestown Texas
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Tygress
N 30° 29.720 W 097° 55.484
14R E 603191 N 3374165
Small VFW sponsored park along FM 1431 in Jonestown, TX
Waymark Code: WM83DV
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2010
Views: 6
This little park is a lovely little spot
To sit and contemplate, or stroll around the walk
Just there off the road, not a big display
But worth a little linger as you go along your way.
Small park that features the statue "Coming Home" and memorial plaques to all services, as well as a couple specific theatres (such as "In Recognition of the Soldiers of the 49th Armored Division Texas Army National Guard Who Served in Bosnia from March to October 2000")
not much of a web presence, but here are a couple links:
(jonestown.org/index.asp?Type=B_LIST&SEC={22266843-39FF-46C6-A2A8-FCD8488E505E})
Veterans Memorial Park, located on FM 1431, is dedicated to the men and women who have served our country. A reflective memorial features a bronze statue of a young soldier entitled “Going Home” sculpted by Jonestown resident Jim Thomas.This soldier who has served his country, waits in anticipation of his ride to return home to his loved ones. Along with the memorial, this park also features a beautiful picnic area under the canopy of stately oak trees.
Live Webcast of Memorial Day Ceremony May 2007 (www.vfwwebcom.org/tx/post6795/5501/Live+Webcast+of+Memorial+Day+Ceremony.html)
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
Bosnia, WWII, WWI, Korea ... I did not look closely at EVERY marker, but I expect every US Conflict is covered.
In Honor Of: "... the men and women who have served our country"
Marker Text:
Veterans Memorial Park
City of Jonestown
Statue plaque reads:
COMING HOME
By Jim & Shelby Thomas
Throughout our nation's history,
Our armed forces
Have served in conflicts and returned.
This reflective memorial is dedicated by
VFW Hill Country Post # 6795 and
The City of Jonestown in the
Spring of 2003.
(Veterans of Foreign Wars 'Star')
Date of dedication: Spring of 2003
Who Put it Here?: VFW Hill Country Post # 6795
Description of Memorial:
Lovely little park with a winding path, seated uniformed soldier sculpture, and several granite pillars with plaques. The sort of thing you zip by while heading out FM1431 to Lago Vista and beyond without really thinking.
Someone put a geocache here -- and I'm grateful.
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