Hagerstown in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Vietnam War Veterans Monument
of those who made
the ultimate sacrifice
Edward Ralph Glenn, Jr., Army Douglas Lee Tracy, USMC Kenneth Lamar Deavers, Jr., USMC Ralph Preston Flint, Jr., USMC Ronald M. Adams, Army Harry Lee Watkins, Jr., Army Harry Leon Ecton, Army Jack Allen Beard, Army John Franklin Hutzell, USMC George Edgar Massie, USMC Nolan Daryl Byrd, Army Orville Lee Knight, Army Otto Philip Barnhart, Army William Lewis McCowan, Army James Erwin Dodd, Army Hugh Julius Ronneber, Army Ronald Lee Sanbower, Army
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends!
(2nd Marker):
made by the men and women who
served their country during the Vietnam War,
and the families at home,
who waited for their return.
We will remember.
We will reflect.
We will let the healing,
though long overdue, begin.
To all Veterans we say,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE.
We do not view this monument as memorializing the war, but rather as a way to ensure that the sacrifices of those who served are never forgotten.
This was a difficult period in American history. Many who served their country did so not by choice, but were drafted. Many encountered controversy, shame, and anger when they returned home.
It is hoped that this monument will be a reminder that those who served in the military during this time (and after) are no different than those who came before them.
DESERVE OUR RESPECT
Erected 2019 by The Joint Veterans Council of Washington County.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.
Location. 39° 38.469′ N, 77° 43.676′ W. Marker is in Hagerstown, Maryland, in Washington County. Memorial is on South Walnut Street north of West Baltimore Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 181 South Walnut Street, Hagerstown MD 21740, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 175 South Prospect Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 169 South Prospect St. (about 300 feet away); 165 South Prospect Street (about 300 feet away); Hagerstonians in the Civil War (about 400 feet away); 202 South Prospect Street (about 400 feet away); Jonathan Hager House (about 500 feet away); 125 South Prospect Street (about 700 feet away); 113 South Prospect Street (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hagerstown.
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