Gary in Lake County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

In Memory Of All American Veterans

Photographed By Lou Donkle, June 19, 2022

1. In Memory Of All American Veterans Marker

Inscription. This Memorial Honors American Veterans Of All Wars Who Have Shared A Common Goal - To Valiantly Protect Our Country's Freedom.

The Memory Of Their Heroism, Sacrifice, Loyalty, and Valor Will Live On Whenever And Wherever Democracy Exists.

Erected 1994 by The World War II Memorial Committee.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II.

Location. 41° 34.429′ N, 87° 20.773′ W. Marker is in Gary, Indiana, in Lake County. Memorial is on Harrison Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the southwest corner of the former Gary Roosevelt High School block. It is located about 180 feet north of West 25th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gary IN 46407, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gary Roosevelt High School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Michael Jackson (approx. ¼ mile away); Michael Jackson Place of Birth (approx. ¼ mile away); Rep. Katie Hall (1938-2012) / Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law (approx. 0.7 miles away); Atty. Hall's Historic Patriotic Peace Flower and Rose Gardens and Mini-Forest Preserve

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(approx. 0.7 miles away); Froebel School (approx. one mile away); Stewart Settlement House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Indiana University Northwest (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gary.

Dedicated May 28, 1994 By The World War II Memorial Committee image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lou Donkle, June 19, 2022

2. Dedicated May 28, 1994 By The World War II Memorial Committee

World War II Memorial Committee Members image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lou Donkle, June 19, 2022

3. World War II Memorial Committee Members

Rosewell Bibb
Lorenzo Callo
James Dowdell
Rebecca S Groce
James E Hobbs
Simmie Isabell
Calvin J Johnson
Sherman L Leatherwood
Albert C Smith
Willian Spence
Louis T Stewart
Alonzo A Swann
Alonzo Taylor
Thomas Thurman
Frederick Welch
Plus 3 Or More Names Not Visible

Valiant Citizens Of This Community image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lou Donkle, June 19, 2022

4. Valiant Citizens Of This Community

All 4 sides of this obelisk are filled with the names of hundreds of Gary veterans.

Photographed By Lou Donkle, June 19, 2022

5. In Memory Of All American Veterans Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2022, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 24, 2022, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.