O'Fallon in St. Clair County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lest We Forget
Photographed By Thomas Smith, August 14, 2021
1. Lest We Forget Marker
"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude: America will never forget their sacrifices."
Harry S. Truman, 1945
This monument is a continuing tribute to all veterans from the O'Fallon area. Who in times of war and peace honorably served this great Country preserved our unalienable rights and blessing of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.
"Let every nation know whenever it wishes well or ill. that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet ant hardship, support any friend oppose any foe, assure the survival and success of liberty."
John F. Kennedy 1961
Erected by O'Fallon Veterans Monument Committee.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series lists.
Location. 38° 35.879′ N, 89° 53.725′ W. Marker is in O'Fallon, Illinois, in St. Clair County. Memorial is at the intersection of East Wesley Drive and Prairie Crossing when traveling west on East Wesley Drive
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. O'Fallon Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); 220 E State Street (approx. 0.8 miles away); 126 E State Street (approx. 0.9 miles away); 122 E State Street (approx. 0.9 miles away); 119 E First Street (approx. 0.9 miles away); 123 E First Street (approx. 0.9 miles away); 102 W State Street (approx. 0.9 miles away); 101 W State Street (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in O'Fallon.
Photographed By Thomas Smith, August 14, 2021
2. Lest We Forget Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
