Downtown in Omaha in Douglas County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
"Among the Valiant"
American servicemen have displayed exemplary courage in all our nation's wars. They have sacrificed their time, their energy, given their blood and thousands their lives, to help keep America free.
This flag is a special tribute to the Medal of Honor recipients from Omaha and Douglas County, men who have shown uncommon valor in the service of their country.
Parle, John Joseph
Ens., USNR, Sicily • 10 July 1943
Gomez, Edward
PFC, USMCR, Korea • 14 Sept. 1951
Hibbs, Robert John
2nd Lt. AUS, Vietnam • 5 March 1966
Fous, James W.
PFC, AUS, Vietnam • 14 Sept. 1968
Keith, Miguel
Lance Cpl, USMC, Vietnam • 8 May 1970
Not posthumously awarded [to]
Joseph R. Kerrey
LtJG, USNR, Vietnam • 14 March 1969
To these men and to all who have served, we dedicate this flag, our symbol of freedom and justice for all citizens. We pray that it will always fly over a nation at peace.
May 28, 1975
Erected 1975 by American GI Forum, Marine Corps League, 1st Marine Division Association, and Omaha/Douglas County Building Commission.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list.
Location. 41° 15.447′ N, 95° 56.39′ W. Marker is in Omaha, Nebraska, in Douglas County. It is in Downtown. Memorial is at the intersection of Farnam Street and 18th Street, on the left when traveling west on Farnam Street. Marker is on the north grounds of the city/county government complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha NE 68183, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. On The Wings of Angels 9/11 Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Omaha Centennial (about 300 feet away); First National Bank Building (about 700 feet away); The Securities Building (about 800 feet away); First Mass in Omaha (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Right Reverend & Mrs Robert Harper Clarkson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Woodmen of the World (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Omaha.
Regarding "Among the Valiant". "AUS" means "Army of the United States"
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,087 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on December 17, 2010, by Bob Pasonault of Columbus, Nebraska. 4, 5. submitted on September 1, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.