College Station in Brazos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Freedom from Terrorism Memorial
Photographed By R. C., December 26, 2023
1. Freedom from Terrorism Memorial Marker
Inscription.
Freedom from Terrorism Memorial. . Nothing since the attack on Pearl Harbor has had a greater impact on our great nation and its people than the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Aggies responded to this crisis in a magnificent way , volunteering to protect our cherished freedom and to defend our people from terrorism, wherever it threatens throughout the world., This structure is both a memorial to those Aggies who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the fight against terrorism and an acknowledgment of appreciation for those Aggies throughout the world, both civilian and military, who have served and continue to serve our nation to provide us “Freedom from Terrorism.”
Nothing since the attack on Pearl Harbor has had a greater impact on our great nation and its people than the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Aggies responded to this crisis in a magnificent way — volunteering to protect our cherished freedom and to defend our people from terrorism, wherever it threatens throughout the world.
This structure is both a memorial to those Aggies who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the fight against terrorism and an acknowledgment of appreciation for those Aggies throughout the world, both civilian and military, who have served and continue to serve our nation to provide us “Freedom from Terrorism.”
Erected 2008.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks.
Location. 30° 36.848′ N, 96° 20.3′ W. Marker is in College Station, Texas, in Brazos County. Memorial is on Coke Street near Lubbock Street, on the right when traveling north. Memorial is located near the front entrance to the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 606 Military Mall, College Station TX 77843, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The wall before the breach symbolizes the American culture: strong, bold and free.
The breach in the wall represents the cultural impact and the losses from the 9/11 era terrorism. The rough texture below the breach further portrays the impact that scarred the culture but could not destroy it.
The wall after the breach represents the recovery of a culture that will endure even longer than the previous years of American history.
The first row of twelve cubes represents the “12th Man Aggie Spirit” of those Aggies who have served to ensure our way of life.
The missing row of cubes represents those Aggies lost and the sacrifices made by the survivors in the 9/11 era.
The twelve lights represent our remembrance of their sacrifices.
The last two rows of cubes signify the Aggies who will protect our country and preserve its culture.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2023, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on January 3, 2024, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 30, 2023, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.