Beebe in White County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Beebe Gold Star Family Memorial Monument
Photographed By Thomas Smith, October 1, 2021
1. Beebe Gold Star Family Memorial Monument
This monument pays tribute to the sacrifices made by families who lost a loved one in military services to the United States of America.
The heritage and patriotism of the Beebe community is depicted in the first scene.
The second scene represents the honor that is shown to those who have given their lives in service to our country.
The inspiration and courage of our armed forces is depicted in the third scene.
The fourth scene represents the sacrifice that has been made by military service members to protect our freedom.
"…the day I was born, on October th 2nd, 19 and 23, I was handed a gem that is absolutely impossible to buy. That was my freedom, can't pay for it, there's not enough money in the world. So this medal, to me, stands for sacrifice, service."
— Hershel "Woody" Williams
A tribute to Gold star families and relatives who sacrificed a Love One for our Freedom
Hometown, Honor Patriot, Sacrifice
"We are forever indebted to those who have given their lives that we might be free."
Ronald Reagan
Erected by the City of Beebe, its businesses, organizations, and residents, Arkansas Run for the Fallen, and the Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal
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Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #40 Ronald Reagan, and the Gold Star Families series lists.
Location. 35° 4.515′ N, 91° 53.945′ W. Marker is in Beebe, Arkansas, in White County. Memorial is on West Dewitt Henry Drive (State Highway 367) just west of West Mississippi Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1400 W Dewitt Henry Dr, Beebe AR 72012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Built by a Community with Love (a few steps from this marker); Saint Genevieve Trail and the Old Military Road (approx. 2.6 miles away); Austin in the Civil War (approx. 7.3 miles away); Austin (approx. 7.3 miles away); Oakland Grove (Old Austin) (approx. 7.3 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 9.3 miles away); Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery (approx. 10.1 miles away); Camp Nelson (approx. 10.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beebe.
Photographed By Thomas Smith, October 1, 2021
2. Beebe Gold Star Family Memorial Monument
Photographed By Thomas Smith, October 1, 2021
3. Beebe Gold Star Family Memorial Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
