Beresford in Union County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Beresford Veterans Memorial

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1. Beresford Veterans Memorial

Inscription.

Beresford Veterans Memorial. . Dedicated To Those Who Served May 27, 1991, Army Navy Marines Air Force Coast Guard VFW American Legion. World War I · World War II · Korean War · Vietnam War Lebanon · Desert Storm, Left obelisk: Dear Lord, I'm just a sailor. A protector of our land. A servant called to battle, when my country takes a stand. I pray for strength and courage and a heart that will forgive. For peace and understanding in a world for all to live. My family's prayers are with me. No matter where I roam. Please listen when I'm lonely and return me safely home., Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of thy presence and obedient to thy will. Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones and thee without shame or fear. Protect my family. Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance. Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me. Help me to wear my uniform with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold. If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again. Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer., Lord, guard and guide the men and women who fly, through the great space of the sky. Be with them traversing the air, in darkening storms and sunshine fair. Thou who dost keep with tender might, the balanced birds in all their flight, thou of the tempered winds, be near, that, having thee they know no fear. Aloft in solitudes of space, uphold them with thy saving grace. O God, protect the men and women who fly, through lonely ways beneath the sky., Lord, I ask for courage. Courage to face and conquer my own fears... courage to take me where others will not go. I ask for strength. Strength of body to protect others... strength of spirit to lead others. I ask for dedication. Dedication to my job, to do it well... dedication to my country, to keep it safe. Give me Lord, concern... for those who trust me and compassion for those who need me. and please Lord...through it all be by my side., Dedicated to the Citizen Soldier and Sailor Airmen and Marine, "Today we need a nation of minute men; citizens who are not only prepared to take up arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as a basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom." , John F. Kennedy, Dedicated to the women veterans that have and will serve, For the Guardians of the High Frontier, Semper Supra Always Above, Center obelisk: For God and Country In Memory of Past, Present and Future Veterans, Right obelisk: All Gave Some Some Gave All, Summerset County, PA New York, NY Washington, DC 9-11-2001 Never Forget

Dedicated To Those Who Served
May 27, 1991

Army Navy Marines Air Force Coast Guard
VFW American Legion
World War I · World War II · Korean War · Vietnam War
Lebanon · Desert Storm

Left obelisk:
Dear Lord, I'm just a sailor. A protector of our land. A servant called to battle, when my country takes a stand.
I pray for strength & courage & a heart that will forgive. For peace & understanding in a world for all to live.
My family's prayers are with me. No matter where I roam. Please listen when I'm lonely & return me safely home.

Almighty Father, whose command is over all & whose love never fails, make me aware of thy presence & obedient to thy will. Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose & deed & helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones & thee without shame or fear. Protect my family.
Give me the will to do the work of a Marine & to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor & enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance.
Keep me loyal & faithful to my superiors & to the duties my country & the Marine Corps have entrusted to me. Help me to wear my uniform with dignity, & let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must

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uphold.
If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again.
Guide me with the light of truth & grant me wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer.

Lord, guard & guide the men & women who fly, through the great space of the sky. Be with them traversing the air, in darkening storms & sunshine fair.
Thou who dost keep with tender might, the balanced birds in all their flight, thou of the tempered winds, be near, that, having thee they know no fear.
Aloft in solitudes of space, uphold them with thy saving grace. O God, protect the men & women who fly, through lonely ways beneath the sky.

Lord, I ask for courage. Courage to face & conquer my own fears... courage to take me where others will not go.
I ask for strength. Strength of body to protect others... strength of spirit to lead others.
I ask for dedication. Dedication to my job, to do it well... dedication to my country, to keep it safe.
Give me Lord, concern... for those who trust me & compassion for those who need me.
& please Lord...through it all be by my side.

Dedicated to the Citizen
Soldier & Sailor
Airmen & Marine

"Today we need a nation of minute men; citizens who are not only prepared to take up arms, but citizens

Left Obelisk <i>(left side)</i> image. Click for full size.

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2. Left Obelisk (left side)

who regard the preservation of freedom as a basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom." — John F. Kennedy

Dedicated to the women veterans that have & will serve

For the Guardians of the High Frontier

Semper Supra
Always Above

Center obelisk:
For God and Country
In Memory of Past, Present and Future Veterans

Right obelisk:
All Gave Some
Some Gave All

Summerset County, PA
New York, NY
Washington, DC
9-11-2001 Never Forget

Erected 1991.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 43° 5.012′ N, 96° 46.344′ W. Memorial is in Beresford, South Dakota, in Union County. It is at the intersection of East Cedar Street (State Highway 46) and North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on East Cedar Street. Located by the city water tower. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Beresford SD 57004, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in East River.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: William J. Bulow (a few steps from this marker); Memorial Tree (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bulow Park (approx. half a mile away); Memorial Day Order

Left Obelisk <i>(right side)</i> image. Click for full size.

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3. Left Obelisk (right side)

(approx. 0.6 miles away); Southeast South Dakota Experiment Farm (approx. 7.2 miles away); Archie M. Gubbrud (approx. 8.3 miles away); Alcester, South Dakota Veterans Memorial (approx. 8.3 miles away); Civilian Conservation Corps Camp (approx. 8.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beresford.

Left Obelisk <i>(back)</i> image. Click for full size.

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4. Left Obelisk (back)

Center Obelisk image. Click for full size.

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5. Center Obelisk

Right Obelisk image. Click for full size.

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6. Right Obelisk

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7. Beresford Veterans Memorial

Nearby Blue Star Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

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8. Nearby Blue Star Memorial Marker

A tribute to the Armed Forces who have defended the United States of America
Sponsored by
The Community of Beresford, South Dakota
In cooperation with
South Dakota Federation of Garden Clubs Inc

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2022. This page has been viewed 467 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 11, 2022. 4. submitted on February 17, 2026. 5, 6. submitted on January 11, 2022. 7. submitted on January 15, 2022. 8. submitted on January 11, 2022. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.