Folsom in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Folsom Veterans Memorial
By Syd Whittle, January 25, 2009
1. Folsom Veterans Memorial Marker
The Folsom Veterans Memorial honors those brave individuals who serve our country and those who have fallen in service to our country. The memorial is composed of several distinct elements.The Flag Court pays homage to all those who have served or are serving in the various branches of the military.
The large Granite Rock bears the names of those Folsom residents that have paid the ultimate sacrifice while preserving our freedom.
The Eagle represents the pride, honor and protection of our country’s flag and values.</br>
A young scout dog handler beckons to his dog across the court yard. His right hand gestures symbolically to the names of the fallen in recognition of the dangers and sacrifice of military duty.
The grieving female draws attention to the sorrow that war can bring.
The large bronze books provide a visual connection to the George Murry Library Building. The book titles pay respect to those that serve and to those that have fallen.
”All gave some and some gave all.”
Erected 2007 by The City of Folsom,
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2. Folsom Veterans Memorial
The granite rock, eagle, grieving female and list of fallen veterans are located on the left, the books are in the center and the marker and scout dog handler are on the right of photo.
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Topics. This historical marker memorial is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military • Notable Events.
Location. 38° 40.848′ N, 121° 9.965′ W. Marker is in Folsom, California, in Sacramento County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Natoma Street and Stafford Street. Marker and Memorial are located in the Folsom City-Lions Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Folsom CA 95630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Folsom Institute (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original Folsom Hydroelectric Plant (approx. 0.6 miles away); J. Clifton Toney (approx. 0.6 miles away); New Uses on the Rail Yard (approx. 0.7 miles away); Ashland Station (approx. 0.7 miles away); Folsom Pony Express Terminus (approx. ¾ mile away); Folsom History Museum (approx. ¾ mile away); Wells Fargo and Company (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Folsom.
Additional commentary.
1. Folsom Veterans Memorial
Photo 6.
The names Duchow and Wales appear on street signs not far from this location. The City of Folsom has honored them and some other veterans by blue street signs with a star in front.
— 
Philip Sciortino, Artist
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Acanthus Studios, Inc.
Dedicated by the City of Folsom
Memorial Day
May 28, 2007 Submitted February 16, 2012, by S B of Sacramento, California.
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3. Folsom Veterans Memorial
Additional keywords. War Memorials
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4. Folsom Veterans Memorial
The front view of the Granite Rock with the grieving female, the plaques listing names of the fallen veterans, and the eagle.
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5. The Grieving Female
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6. Fallen Veterans
[Left]
In Memory of the First Folsom Born Veteran Killed in a Foreign War
WILLIAM H. NICHOLS JR.
Boxer Revolution
June 18, 1900
[Center]In remembrance of all who served...especially of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
WORLD WAR I
Lewis J. Blodgett
WORLD WAR II
Leslie Dean
Arthur Duchow
Gerald Henderson
Donald Henderson
Clarence McKiernan
Charles McKiernan
Charles Needles
Frank Price
Bill Rumsey
Stephen Wales
VIETNAM
Marshall Farley
Bob Smoot
[Right]OPERATION IRAQI FREEDON - MARCH 19, 2003
Michael S. Barnhill
Robert Thrasher
[Center]
[Right]
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7. Side View of Granite Rock and Eagle Carrying Flag
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8. Back View of Granite Rock Showing American Flag
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9. Scout Dog Handler
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10. Front View of Books
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11. Back View of Books
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12. Flag Court
Each flagpole honors a Branch of Service by displaying their flag and a plaque with the service emblem.
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13. POW-MIA "You Are Not Forgotten"
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14. Department of the Army - United States of America - 1775
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15. Department of the Navy - United States Marine Corp
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16. Department of the Navy - United States of America
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17. Department of the Air Force - United States of America
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18. United States Coast Guard - 1790
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,105 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. submitted on January 25, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
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