Beaufort in Carteret County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Cateret County Gold Star Families Memorial Monument

Photographed By Dave W, June 10, 2023

1. Cateret County Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Marker

Inscription. This monument honors, recognizes, and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

Homeland - This panel depicts images representing the Crystal Coast, which is home to many military and Gold Star Families, it's our People, it's our Family, it's our Freedom. The Cape Lookout Lighthouse is a beacon, lighting the way for our military ships, to bring our service members home.

Family - This panel represents the uniquely brave spirit of our Military families who provide support to their Loved Ones serving in our Armed Forces of the United States of America.

Patriot - This panel shows the raising of the American Flag on Iwo Jima, which symbolizes those who vigorously support and defend our great Nation through selfless service in our Armed Forces.

Sacrifice - This panel represents the sacrifices made by our Gold Star Families by the loss of their Loved One while in service to our country. The AH-64 Apache serves to remind us of our continued protection, provided by all those serving in our Armed Forces.

Silhouette - The Silhouette represents a saluting service member to symbolize the void created by the loss and legacy of the Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate

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sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

This monument is a project of The Carteret County Gold Star Families Monument Group, their Gold Star Families, their community and The Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation.

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Gold Star Families Memorial Monument

A tribute to Gold Start Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom.

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Homeland
Family
Patriot
Sacrifice

Erected by Carteret County Gold Star Families Mounument Group / The Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation.

Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Gold Star Families series list.

Location. 34° 43.196′ N, 76° 39.805′ W. Marker is in Beaufort, North Carolina, in Carteret County. Memorial is at the intersection of Turner Street and Broad Street, on the right when traveling north on Turner Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 Broad St, Beaufort NC 28516, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Whale Fishery (a few steps from this marker); Salt Works (a few steps from this marker); Spanish Attack (a few steps from this

Cateret County Gold Star Families Memorial Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave W, June 10, 2023

2. Cateret County Gold Star Families Memorial Monument

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marker); Carteret County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Confederate Heroes (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Burying Ground (about 700 feet away); Beaufort (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beaufort.

Photographed By Dave W, June 10, 2023

3. Cateret County Gold Star Families Memorial Monument

Photographed By Dave W, June 10, 2023

4. Cateret County Gold Star Families Memorial Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 13, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.