Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 10, 2017
1. Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Marker
close up, plaque #1
Inscription.
Viet Nam Veterans Memorial. Dayton, Ohio. The land for this memorial was donated by the City of Dayton and its people in respect and tribute to the Viet Nam Veteran.
“This is a living memorial…today is a celebration of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. No statues of war torn soldiers with pointed firearms will guard this park. For the Viet Nam Veteran has chosen not to remind America of war and turmoil, but to further the dreams of peace and serenity.” , Mayor Paul R. Leonard May 30, 1984
These Individuals and Organizations made significant contributions to the creation of this park in special memory CorporalJames Vroom, USMC (KIA) Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Park Fund Wylie B. Hogeman, chairman Bonnie Macaulay Frederick Bartenstein, III Brad Tillson Howard I. Charbeneau Francis J. Winslow Viet Nam Veterans of America Chapter 97 City of Dayton
This living memorial is dedicated to the men and women who served with distinction and valor in the Republic of Viet Nam between 1959 and 1975. A grateful nation and the respect of citizens of the Greater Dayton Area honor their patriotism and sacrifice. May 26, 1986
The land for this memorial was donated by
the City of Dayton and its people in respect
and tribute to the Viet Nam Veteran.
“This is a living memorial…today is a celebration
of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. No
statues of war torn soldiers with pointed firearms
will guard this park. For the Viet Nam Veteran
has chosen not to remind America of war and
turmoil, but to further the dreams of peace
and serenity.”
Mayor Paul R. Leonard May 30, 1984
These Individuals and Organizations
made significant contributions
to the creation of this park
in special memory
CorporalJames Vroom, USMC (KIA)
Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Park Fund
Wylie B. Hogeman, chairman Bonnie Macaulay
Frederick Bartenstein, III Brad Tillson *
Howard I. Charbeneau Francis J. Winslow
Viet Nam Veterans of America Chapter 97
City of Dayton
This living memorial is
dedicated to the men and women
who served with distinction
and valor in the Republic of
Viet Nam between 1959 and 1975.
A grateful nation and the
respect of citizens of the
Greater Dayton Area honor
their patriotism and sacrifice.
May 26, 1986
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.
Location. 39° 44.521′ N, 84° 11.513′ W. Marker
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is in Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County. It is in Midtown Dayton. Memorial is on Great Miami River Recreational Trail near South Patterson Blvd, on the right when traveling north. marker is in Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 986 Veterans Parkway, Dayton OH 45402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 10, 2017
2. Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Marker
close up, plaque #2
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 10, 2017
3. Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Marker
full view of both plaques
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 10, 2017
4. Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Marker
the Circle, looking east, from the two plaques at the flag pole
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5. Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Marker
the Dedication Stone, or main stone of the Circle. There are multiple stones set in the circle.
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6. Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Marker
Montgomery County, typical segment of the Circle. Each county has segments, with multiple names. There is also a Medal of Honor segment. Other counties include Darke, Miami, Clark, Warren, Greene, and Preble. There are more names than could possibly be listed here, but each name is carved in HONOR.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 10, 2017
7. Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Marker
Medal of Honor segment, Darke and Miami Counties
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8. Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Marker
Medal of Honor segment, Montgomery and Warren Counties
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 10, 2017
9. Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Marker
the sign, at Veterans Parkway and South Patterson
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 13, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 7, 8, 9. submitted on November 16, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
