Duncan in Stephens County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Vietnam War

1964 - 1973

Photographed By M. Blakelylaw, June 3, 2012

1. Vietnam War Monument

Inscription. (center panel)
May we then hold a tender thought, they would not wish that we be sad; but cherish that for which they fought, and gave up all on earth they had.

(left panel)
James R. Rutledge • Robert E. Craythorne • Cecil D. Belt, Jr. • Ralph E. Mabry • Jimmy W. Boggs • Charles Seaton • Robert Van Pack • Ronald A. Sehested

(right panel)
Ronnie D. Shaw • Teddy Hargrove • Dennis Ray Forney • David Mark Steele • Patrick D. Robirds • Jimmy Don West • Robert Dean Frost • Gerald W. Byrns, Jr.

(rear panel)
"Thy will is our peace"
This tribute in loving memory of our sons...The Gold Star Mothers

Erected by Gold Star Mothers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.

Location. 34° 30.697′ N, 97° 58.038′ W. Marker is in Duncan, Oklahoma, in Stephens County. Marker is on U.S. 81, 0.1 miles north of West Pine Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The Vietnam Memorial is located in the northern half of Duncan's Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Duncan OK 73533, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lest We Forget (a few steps from this marker); POW-MIA (a few steps from this marker);

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Duty, Honor and Country (within shouting distance of this marker); Persian Gulf, Afghanistan & Iraq War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Erle P. Halliburton (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Memorial Park (about 700 feet away); Indian Base Line (approx. 0.2 miles away); Halliburton (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Duncan.

More about this marker. Most of the monuments dedicated to veterans or wars are located in the park's northern half. The park also contains monuments and memorials dedicated to historic events and people.

Vietnam War Monument - Back Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By M. Blakelylaw, June 3, 2012

2. Vietnam War Monument - Back Side

Photographed By M. Blakelylaw, June 3, 2012

3. Vietnam War Monument

Photographed By M. Blakelylaw, June 3, 2012

4. Vietnam War Monument - Back Side

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2012, by M. Blakelylaw of Southeast, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 484 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 6, 2012, by M. Blakelylaw of Southeast, Oklahoma. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.