High Ground - Vinton, VA - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

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"High Ground," the stately Vinton-Roanoke County Veterans Monument located on the grounds of the Vinton War Memorial honors past Vinton and Roanoke County residents who were killed in action along with military men and women who have or are currently serving.

The handcrafted monument is the first piece of public art in Vinton, and is available for viewing 365 days a year anytime of the day or evening. The public is invited to enjoy Pthe meditative quality of "High Ground."

Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): World War I & II Afghan War Operation Freedom Vietnam Korean In Honor Of: A tribute to those who served and are serving in our armed forces. Marker Text: The inscription encircling the architectural-cast concrete lintels overhead: Here Pause Awhile - To Bless Their Sleep - Who Fell in War - To Save Our Peace - Then Go Renewed - And Build the Lives - They Lost for You - In God We Trust. Date of dedication: 2011 Who Put it Here?: The Town of Vinton Description of Memorial: This monument is located in the parking lot at the War Memorial banquet facility. The monument consists of an American Flag Fountain in an octagonal pavilion surrounded by a star-shaped memorial brick walkway.

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