Veteran's Mural - San Marcos, TX
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N 29° 52.911 W 097° 56.548
14R E 602120 N 3306163
This mural was commissioned by the City of San Marcos in pursuit of honoring and paying tribute to both local and national veterans who have served in the American Armed Forces.
Waymark Code: WMV9KA
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2017
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The names of the fallen or M.I.A. service men and women of Hays County within the first section of the mural. The imagery behind the names is a battlefield cross and paratroopers landing.
Then jets and a Marine in dress Uniform is next.
Then a close up of the Admiral Michelle Howard alongside an aircraft carrier, with sailors in the background.
Next is a close up of the Coast Guard dedicated section of the wall transitioning into the American Flag.
The last is of a soldier coming home and being greeted by his son.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I
World War II
Korea
Vietnam
Desert Storm
Operation Iraq Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom
In Honor Of: The fallen or M.I.A. service men and women of Hays County
Marker Text:
In honor of those who served our country in time of war and piece.
List of wars and names.
Date of dedication: 2016
Who Put it Here?: City of San Marcos commissioned, painted by Ryan Runcie.
Description of Memorial:
Painted on the brick wall of Corridor Tile Company in downtown San Marcos.
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