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 Veterans Monument - Kingsport, TN Posted by:  vhasler
N 36° 32.046 W 082° 31.787
17S E 363055 N 4044279
Brick monument in city open park across from high school
Waymark Code: WM4R7A
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/22/2008
Views: 8
Details are in the required answers below. Addition is that there is another veterans memorial being built across the street by Kingsport Tomorrow leadership class.
Geocache GCHHC5 "Why wait until Funfest?" starts at this memorial.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: the living and to remember the dead
Marker Text:
Veterans Monument
Army * Navy * Air Force * Marines * Coast Guard
To honor the living and to remember the dead, we, the citizens of Kingsport, pay tribute to all men and women who have dedicated their lives in faithful and honorable service to the United States of America. We pledge our eternal gratitude to those who are presently serving and to the veterans who have unselfishly served their country in times of armed conflict, full-scale war, and peace. For their sacrifices, including the supreme sacrifice of giving their lives while protecting the inherent rights of each citizen - the greatest of these being equality, justice, and freedom - we are thankful.
Date of dedication: May 18, 1991
Who Put it Here?: City of Kingsport, TN
Description of Memorial:
In an open city park across from the high school football/baseball stadium. This memorial is in a pull off parking area well landscaped. This spot is also extremely heavily used during Kingsport Funfest festival week.
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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