Monday, November 11, 2013

Veterans Day, 2013

Veterans Day honors all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It is observed on 11/11 every year, The date in 1918 that formally marked the end of hostilities in World War I.

I have visited a few war memorials over the years. Here are pics of a few.

World War I Memorial, Syracuse New York

World War II Memorial, Washington, DC

   The Column, Stainless Steel Korean War Memorial designed by Frank Gaylord, Washington DC                      
            The Wall, designed by Maya Lin, part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington DC

     The Three Soldiers by Frederick Hart, part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington DC

                              Veterans Memorial Obelisk across from Denver City Hall

                               Inscription on the Veterans Memorial, Denver Colorado

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