Veterans of All Wars - Newport, Vermont
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Vermontish
N 44° 56.341 W 072° 12.266
18T E 720567 N 4979978
Large granite monument
Waymark Code: WM47RY
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 07/19/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 12
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Central pillar flanked by curved benches.

Engraved on left bench back:
"To honor the veterans of all wars
Erected by the grateful citizens of Newport."

On the central pillar:
"Let us remember the brave men and women who served the country they loved. May we devote our lives to the building of peace on Earth so that their sacrifices shall not have been in vain"

On the right bench back:
"They gave their today for our tomorrow" with individual names grouped by conflict.

Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial

Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam

In Honor Of: Veterans of all wars

Who Put it Here?: Grateful citizens of Newport

Description of Memorial:
Municipal park: a Vietnam memorial is in a median near an entrance bridge across a creek, this monument and a Civil War grouping are off to the south. Further in is a recreation area with playground, ball fields, skate park, etc.

Marker Text: Not listed

Date of dedication: Not listed
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