The U.S. Veterans Memorial
"To those who fought for it, life has a special meaning that the protected will never know...". Written on a C-Ration box Khe Sahn RNV 1967 or 68 Unknown U S Warrior Author.The American Veterans of Foreign Wars - AMVETS - erect this monument to our nation's veterans and to the honor of those who have laid so costly and dear a sacrifice upon the alter of freedom and to remind all Americans to never forget those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.
It is a sad day for America when so few remember the so many who fought and those who died to give us our past and to assure our future. and that of our children. Thanks to sacrifices of the American veterans both past and future that have allowed us to live in a free country, we Americans must always keep a strong defense to remain forever free.
James R. "Buddy" White March 12, 1995
Erected by The American Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Heroes.
Location. 35° 51.217′ N, 84° 10.667′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Medal of Honor 17th Michigan Volunteer Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Campbell's Station (approx. 2 miles away); Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Monument (approx. 2 miles away); Settlement of the Frontier (approx. 2.1 miles away); After the Civil War (approx. 2.2 miles away); During the Civil War (approx. 2.2 miles away); David Campbell builds a station (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Old Cumberland Presbyterian Meeting House (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farragut.
Also see . . . Mitchell W. Stout. (Submitted on March 8, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 3. submitted on April 4, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 8, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 8. submitted on April 4, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
