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
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. Memorial is in College Station, Texas, in Brazos County. It 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. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 606 Military Mall, College Station TX 77843, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James Francis Hollingsworth (within shouting distance of this marker); A. & M. College of Texas World War Memorial
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Photographed by R. C., December 26, 2023
2. Freedom from Terrorism Memorial
Photographed by R. C., December 26, 2023
3. Freedom from Terrorism Memorial
Photographed by R. C., December 26, 2023
4. Freedom from Terrorism Memorial
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 247 times since then and 15 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.
