Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
A tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom.
— Homeland • Family • Patriot • Sacrifice —
Photographed By Dan Reynard, September 9, 2021
1. Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
Throughout America today, we honor the dead of our wars. We recall their valor and their sacrifices. We remember they gave their lives so that others might live.
Ronald Reagan
The Family panel represents those left behind to forge our Nation's future and to carry on the legacy of their Loved Ones who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
The Patriot panel represents Americans who courageously serve to protect in the Armed Forces of our country and is depicted in the iconic scene of the raising of the American flag atop Mt. Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II.
The Sacrifice panel represents the sacrifices made by Gold Star Families and the ultimate sacrifice paid by their Loved Ones in the name of Freedom.
Finally, the silhouette of the saluting Service Member represents the void created when a warrior is lost. The salute honors all who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and their families, we must never forget.
This monument is dedicated on behalf of a grateful community.
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Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #40 Ronald Reagan, and the Gold Star Families series lists.
Location. 40° 4.1′ N, 80° 43.484′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. Memorial can be reached from Water Street south of 11th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1103 Main St, Wheeling WV 26003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Mass in West Virginia (a few steps from this marker); Congressional Medal of Honor (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); In Memoriam (a few steps from this marker); Warwick China Co. Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sisters of St. Joseph (within shouting distance of this marker); Pennsylvania Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Wheeling Wharf (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheeling.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 16, 2022, by Dan Reynard of Bellevue, Wisconsin. 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
