Bangor Area Servicemen's Memorial
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mrjcanger
N 43° 53.401 W 090° 59.597
15T E 661184 N 4861614
Dedicated to Ronald "King" Simpson and all others who served in the US Armed Force from the Bangor, WI area with a donation from Connie Simpson.
Waymark Code: WMRZ12
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2016
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Dedicated on 4 July, 2006, this memorial paid tribute to all of Bangor, Wisconsin area residence who ever wore a uniform in the Armed Forces of the United States. This monument was dedicated on the 230th birthday of the United States of America by both the American Legion of Bangor and the VFW of Bangor at the Veteran's Memorial Park. Hundreds of people took part in the dedication ceremony and at the time of the dedication half of Bangor's population consisted of either Veterans or current Active Duty members of the Armed Forces. When the memorial was dedicated 100 names were inscribed with room for 400-500 more. At the time I took my picture 457 names were enshrined on the memorial wall. A unique plaque hangs on the wall which states "Special Thanks To Connie Simpson In Recognition of Her Generous Support of the Bangor Area Servicemen's Memorial With Her Help This Memorial Stands in Remembrance of Ronald "King" Simpson as Well as All Others From the Bangor Area Who Have Served in the Armed Forces"
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
Was in recognition of all Services members who wore the uniform
In Honor Of: Ronald "King" Simpson as well as Others from the Bangor Area
Marker Text:
Special Thanks To Connie Simpson In Recognition of Her Generous Support of the Bangor Area Servicemen's Memorial With Her Help This Memorial Stands in Remembrance of Ronald "King" Simpson as Well as All Others From the Bangor Area Who Have Served in the Armed Forces
Date of dedication: July 4, 2006
Who Put it Here?: Bangor area VFW and American Legion
Description of Memorial:
Located in Veteran's Memorial Park in Bangor, WI, which is at a trailhead entrance for the La Crosse River Bike Trail. This park is next to Dutch Creek and has a playground, baseball diamond, pavilion, and other war memorials. There is free public parking. Park hours are from 6am to 11pm daily.
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