Massachusetts XIII

While driving along some back roads in Massachusetts, I came across this somewhat unusual memorial.

There are only two honored here, one of whom is a hero lost in Vietnam.

We are reminded of the sacrifice of so many whose names are listed nowhere.

The memorial has no signs of any kind, it simply stands on the corner of US 44 and Danforth Road. The only other sign nearby was for this church, which, in fact actually made it possible to track down where I was. This small, dignified memorial really is along a wooded rural road so the church sign ended up being a great help in gathering any information about this spot.

I  just liked this flag shot, so, enjoy.

Next time, on March 5th, we will revisit New Jersey, so join me there at 9:00am.

To see additional memorials from Massachusetts, or any other state, please click the state name on the left side of this page.

Maryland XXII

Some time ago, I wrote about those listed on plaques at the American Legion in Frostburg, Maryland, which you can find elsewhere on this site.

As I was leaving Frostburg, I came upon this memorial which is located just in front of Mountain Ridge High School.

It is, like so many others, a multi-war site honoring those from WWI through Vietnam.

The soldier atop the memorial seems to me to be WWII.

Mountain Ridge HS is located at Main and Jenkins Streets.

Next time we will revisit Massachusetts, so, as always, meet me there at 9:00am.

To see other memorials from Maryland, or any other state, please click the state name on the left side of this page.   

Maine XVII

Old Orchard Beach lies about a half an hour north of Kennebunkport, Me.

A lovely New England town that features a Veterans Memorial Park. Like many of these, the park has sports fields and facilities, picnic areas, and kids playgrounds, etc. The Park is nearly in Saco Bay so water sports are easily accessed, too.

The memorials area of the park is spread out over a fairly large area and from some angles nearly secluded by trees.


This first, largest view, as you can see, nearly conceals the larger memorials here.

This view shows the largest of the markers in the park. You can see that one plaque is missing, the one in the center is to WWII vets and the one on the right is to a specific Catholic Chaplin.

Down at what might be called the entrance is this stone which honors WWI vets.

Vietnam and Korea are remembered on this separate stone.

Located at 4 Heath Street it is a beautiful park and should not be missed if in the area. If you visit, take a moment to stop and honor those who who made such sacrifices over so many years.

Next time on the 23rd, we will return to Maryland, so join me there at 9:00am.

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Louisiana XIII

If this post seems familiar to some of you, it is because the original has disappeared from this site.

I discovered this while doing research for A Means to Heal and found my photos on other sites. This is not uncommon, at least most of them credit me or A Means to Heal!

I searched and searched AMTH and could not find the pics or text on it, so I wrote a new version of an old post. Enjoy.

This is one of the first memorials I ever saw in Louisiana. It is located in Heroes Park in Thibodeaux and while it is what is called a "multi-war" memorial, it features our comrades prominently.

I may never discover what happened to my original post. For a time, I could find it buried deep in my data, but now, even that is gone, too. Perhaps I will figure it out someday.

Next time, on the 18th, we will return to Maine, so meet me there, as always, at 9:00am.

To see additional memorials from Louisiana, or any other state, please click the state name on the left side of this page.

Kansas VIII

Along with The Wall replica honoring the 777 from Crowley County, Kansas (seen elsewhere on this site,) there are a couple of other interesting markers here.

Located just east of the Court House, these, too stand in silent remembrance.

On a list of POW/MIAs from Kansas, I could find none listed, but this symbol and the flag has come, over the years, to represent all who were POW/MIAs.

This tribute to Women is one of the few at the time of the photo, 5/11,  fortunately we have become much better at recognizing and honoring the contributions and service of the  11,000+ women who served in 'Nam. Beyond the eight nurses listed on The Wall, approximately 140 civilian women were lost, also.

Next time, on the 13th, we will return to Louisiana, so join me there, as always, at 9:00am.

To see additional memorials from Kansas, or any other state, please click the state name on the left side of this page.

Indiana IX

Evansville was under heavy construction when I visited, but along or near main street there are a number of memorials including this one to Vietnam.

Much simpler than the one along the River Front Esplanade, seen elsewhere on this site, it honors the 67 from Evansville who were lost.

55 are listed on this side

The reverse side list a few more, I do not know if these were added later or if this was the original design. If pressed to guess I would say these are names that were not known at the original dedication, but I can find nothing to verify that.  It is interesting to note that one name was added to the front on the lower left side, so I guess the question remains open.

The alphabetical listings on each side certainly add to my belief that these were added later.

Next time, on the 8th, we venture again to Kansas, so join me there at 9:00am.

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