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 State of New Mexico Veterans Services Memorial, Santa Fe, NM
N 35° 41.076 W 105° 56.509
13S E 414778 N 3949375
This non-specific memorial is located on the grounds of the Federal Building in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Waymark Code: WMCVMB
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 10/15/2011
Published By: 3am
Views: 8
This stately memorial is found on the lawn of the Federal Building, 400 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501.
Santa Fe is the location of the Santa Fe National Cemetery for Veterans, so it is no surprise that this impressive Veterans Memorial is located in downtown Santa Fe, near the Federal Building.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: The achievements of the sons and daughters of New Mexico that served in the military.
Marker Text:
State of New Mexico
Veteran's Services Memorial
July 4, 2005
Dedicated
In proud rememberance of the achievements of her sons and daughters and in humble tribute to their sacrifices this memorial has been erected by the Veterans and the People of New Mexico.
First Session of the 47th Legislature, Veterans Memorial Committee, Dept of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans are a gift to this nation.
(Also listed is the name of each of the counties in New Mexico).
Date of dedication: 7/4/2005
Who Put it Here?: First Session of the 47th Legislature, Veterans Memorial Committee, Dept of Veterans Affairs.
Description of Memorial:
This memorial located on a circular platform of concrete with a smaller concrete circle on top of the first one, creating one step. On the top circle is a semi-circular monument made of 7 concrete pillars topped by an arch. Etched in the concrete from left to right are the names of the individual counties in New Mexico, and embedded across the entire monument are the circular emblems from 5 branches of military service. At each end of the semi-circular monument are large globe lights, and a plaque on each end; one provides the details of the sponsors and construction crew, the other has a memorial plaque (the text is provided under "Marker Text") The center of the concrete platform is the location of 3 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.
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