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Clark County Veterans Memorial
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By Kevin W., June 9, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Clark County Veterans Memorial Marker | | |
Inscription. Dedicated in memory of those who died in the defense of our Country
Lest We Forget
Erected 1998 by Clark County.
Location. 45° 37.612′ N, 122° 39.873′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, Washington, in Clark County. Marker is on Fort Vancouver Way near McClellan Road, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is located at Historic Vancouver Barracks. Marker is in this post office area: Vancouver WA 98661, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The O. O. Howard House (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); The Sutler's Store (about 400 feet away); The Artillery Barracks (about 500 feet away); The Infantry Barracks (about 500 feet away); St. James Mission (about 500 feet away); The Post Hospital (about 500 feet away); The Red Cross Convalescent House (about 600 feet away); Congressional Medal of Honor Monument (about 600 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Vancouver.
More about this marker. A date on the back, lower right, of the marker identifies the marker was dedicated on November 11, 1998. However, another source identifies that the memorial was dedicated on Memorial Day, 1999. | | | | 
By Kevin W., June 9, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Clark County Veterans Memorial Marker | | |
Regarding Clark County Veterans Memorial. The names of ten Clark County soldiers and Marines who have fallen since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks are inscribed on the memorial along with the names of fallen comrades from other wars.
Also see . . . Sacrifices carved in stone. An article by Craig Brown, published in The Columbian on Tuesday, May 27, 2008. (Submitted on June 25, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Additional comments.
1. Why a new memorial?
The original memorial located at the Clark County Courthouse was built in 1945. Several years ago it was discovered that names were missing from that memorial. Because of the smaller size, age and handicap inaccessbility of the original memorial it was thought a new memorial might be in order. Upon a request from Clark County officials, the 40 et 8 formed The Clark County Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee, co-chaired by Chuck Jones and Coleah I. Penley-Ayers. Meeting monthly, committee members worked for five years uncovering more missing names, designing, planning and fundraising. Primarily the memorial was funded by individual donations from within the community.
[Source: http://www.pacifier.com/~coleah/ccmem.htm] — Submitted June 25, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. | | | | 
By Kevin W., June 9, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Clark County Veterans Memorial Marker | | [South side] | | |
Additional keywords. Global War on Terrorism |
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By Kevin W., June 9, 2008 | |
| | | 4. In honor of the 1947 Victory Center Committee | Glenn L. Mack, Pres. •
D.M. Gilpin, Vice Pres. •
Dr. A. N. Stohler, Treas. •
E.R. Sensenbrenner, Secr. •
Charles Foster •
Craig L. Burns, Sr. •
D.W. Chamberlen •
Albert Forgey •
Luther L. Morrison
Smith Reynolds Post 14, American Legion | | |
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By Kevin W., June 9, 2008 | |
| | | 5. 40 et 8 Voiture 99 Memorial Committee | Coleah I. Penley-Ayers • Chuck Jones, Co-Chairs
Jane Germann, Secretary
Paul Mason, Treasurer
[List of 36 others.] | | |
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By Kevin W., June 9, 2008 | |
| | | 6. Flags at the Clark County Veterans Memorial | | |
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