Memorial

The Legion War Memorial Building was a monumental structure with a monumental mission when it was completed and dedicated: to stand as a memorial to war veterans -- both alive and fallen -- from Culver's ranks. Famous for its Gold Star at the entrance and its classical, exquisite architecture, the memorial building, of course, still stands today. The site features an imposing three-floor memorial building with a Gold Star room, Gold Stars on exterior, and a plaque in honor of those Culver academy students (unnamed) killed in the war from the Federation Interalliee des Anciens Combattants at the base of the staircase (presented and dated October 23, 1922).

The Cumberland County World War I Memorial is shaped like a giant open book that stands about six feet tall and lists the names of the 17 Cumberland County soldiers who gave their lives for their country in World War I. It also includes the memorable poem "In Flanders Field." The text of the poem by Canadian Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD is a fitting addition to this memorial. (McCrae also died in World War I of pneumonia.)

This memorial was dedicated by the American Legion Auxiliary on June 14, 1925 and was rededicated after repair and refurbishing on May 3, 1988. The inscription reads:

This memorial is dedicated to the everlasting memory of the heros of all the wars who by their heroism and sacrifice have made the United States of America the foremost country of the world.

Erected in honor of the World War Veterans of Curwensville, Pennsylvania by the American Legion Auxiliary, John E. Sipes Post No. 505.

1927 -- Their names we lovingly inscribe -- 1918

[Followed by a listing of names]

Those who made the supreme sacrifice
Di Pasquali, Alfonzo • Ferguson, Robert • Haddon, Clair. • Pistilli, Mariano • Predellini, Ferdinando • Salvatore, Mingnoui • Sipes, Joshua Earl
In a righteous cause they have won immortal glory and have nobly served their nation in serving mankind.

Description:  Brick monument inlaid with inscribed plaques, for WW1, WW2, Korean War, Vietnam War, Afghanistan and Iraq.  The WW1 portion contains the names of 4 Dade County residents who died in that war. 

Inscription:  For God and Country - In memory of veterans from Dade County who offered their lives that liberty, justice, freedom, and democracy might survive.  Erected by American Legion and Auxiliary Post 106. 

A granite marker on the site is inscribed:  Dade County Veterans Memorial Park - Dedicated April 26, 2002 - For Those Who Serve.   

The Dade County War Memorial, by sculptor Edward Codere, was originally dedicated in Bayfront Park in 1943 with the names of eighty-seven individuals from Dade County who lost their lives during World War I. It was rededicated in 1946, with the addition of 553 names of those from Dade County who lost their lives in World War II. In November 1990, the memorial was rededicated following reconstruction due to vandalism.  The 11-foot 8-inch tall, 24-foot 6-inch wide painted stone wall is adorned in the center with bronze inscription plaques and a fluted column topped by an eagle. Quotes by Franklin D. Roosevelt and General MacArthur are inscribed on the sides.

Franklin D. Roosevelt: "It is far better to die on our feet than to live forever on our knees."

General MacArthur: "We shall win or we shall die."

In 1924, the football stadium at the University of Texas was first dedicated as a memorial to the nearly 200,000 Texans who served in WWI.

This memorial is made up of two parts -- a bronze statue of Democracy on a pedestal with a bronze plaque and a set of large bronze tablets behind her listing the names of all 5280 Texans (male and female) who died in military or national service during WWI.

The plaque in the base of the monument reads as follows:

To honor the memory of all the Texas men and women who lost their lives in the service of their country during the World War.

What we seek is the reign of law, based upon the consent of the governed and sustained by the organized opinion of mankind.
Woodrow Wilson

The memorial was re-dedicated in November 1977 to honor all veterans.

This memorial consists of a bronze tablet mounted on a granite base that lists the names of the thirty-nine residents of Davidson County that died in or as a result of World War I. The monument includes the names of African American soldiers, although they are separated from the list of their white counterparts. Around the base of the memorial are several cannonballs.

As early as April 16, 1919, Davidson County wanted to commemorate the service and deaths of those citizens that had fought in WWI. They planned and raised funds for two celebrations, promising the leftover money to the memorial fund. Initial planning began in June of the same year with the meeting of a memorial committee and the idea of creating a memorial hospital. The second of the two planned celebrations never occurred, and the money raised was given to the memorial association. By October of 1921, the association had determined that the memorial would be a monument placed in Lexington Square, but the plan of the bronze tablet on granite marker was not finalized until December.

Of the many monuments dedicated throughout Utah, the most noted and probably the most frequently visited are the monuments in Memory Grove Park, along City Creek, in Salt Lake City. The Davis County Veterans Memorial is housed in the old Davis County Courthouse in Farmington, Utah. The building was built in 1931-1932 as an expansion of an older courthouse and space for a war memorial was incorporated into the building's expansion design. Included was a space for a stained glass window tribute to the county's veterans. The beautiful art work memorializes (in its inscription) veterans of the Civil War, the Black Hawk Indian Troubles, the Spanish American War and Philippines Insurrection and World War I. The stained glass scene depicts a victorious angel heralding the efforts of a sailor and soldier, who are holding the flag of the United States over the world. The memorial contains the inscription: THEY WHO SACRIFICE MOST LIVE LONGEST IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE.

This is a full-length bronze statue of a WWI soldier, sculpted by Anton Schaaf (1869-1943). He wears a combat uniform and hel­met, and holds a rifle with a fixed bayonet, and appears to be strid­ing forward. It was dedicated in 1923 to honor all who served in World War I.

IN GRATEFUL / REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE FROM THIS COMMUNITY / WHO MADE
THE SUPREME SACRIFICE / IN WORLD WAR II / ERECTED BY THE / CHARLES AND
FRANK TRAPANI TWINS / POST #4658 V.F.W.

Black granite monument - Dedicated May 29, 1989 - Veterans of Vietnam War Post 5 - Bainbridge - Georgia.  Inscription: “An Eternal Testament to Those Who Served from Decatur County - These Brave Men Made The Supreme Sacrifice With Valor And Devotion.”

There are twenty five names in the WW1 section of the monument.

Placed here in 1923 is a boulder, approximately 6x4x5 feet, on top of which is a bronze spread-winged eagle. It commemorates the men and women of Deep River who served in World War I.

A granite marker has attached to it a bronze plaque in memory of the 118 Dighton men who served in WWI. It was dedicated on November 11, 1935, about 150 feet from where it now sits.