War Memorial - Jenks, OK
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hamquilter
N 36° 01.179 W 095° 58.335
15S E 232147 N 3990215
For all those who have served...
Waymark Code: WMA7N2
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 11/28/2010
Views: 3
Veterans Park, just south of the main street of Jenks was established in 2005 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the town. American Legion Post No. 95 has erected a lovely memorial in the park "dedicated to all those who have served." Donated paving stones surrounding the memorial speak of the community support given to this project.
The memorial is a circular area, approximately 16 feet in diameter. Curved concrete seating borders a circle of donated pavers. At the center is a concrete base approximately 2 feet high which supports a granite obelisk about 8 feet high. There are two flag poles, flying the U.S. and Oklahoma flags. The circular area is bordered by a ring of shrubs and flowers.
On the south side of the monument is etched a quotation from an unknown source, reading: "For those who have fought for it, peace has a meaning the protected will never know."
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: All those who have served.
Marker Text:
"Dedicated to all those who have served."
"For those who have fought for it, peace has a meaning the protected will never know." Author Unknown.
Date of dedication: 2005
Who Put it Here?: American legion Post No. 95
Description of Memorial:
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Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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