Bedford in Bedford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Richard S. Reynolds Sr. Garden

— National D-Day Memorial —

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

1. Richard S. Reynolds Sr. Garden Marker

Inscription. Richard S. Reynolds Sr. (1881-1955) was an industrialist and poet, whose breadth of vision, common sense, and patriotism compelled him to take uncommon risks to prepare the American aluminum industry for war. The penultimate stanza of his poem “An American Credo” opens a window on a man whose deeds reflect the valor, fidelity, and sacrifice this Memorial exists to honor

I abhor the beaten path. Not for me
The cowbell or the curfew. I shun
The smooth highroad strung
With signs of warning and safety signals.
I dare the darkness to reach the dawn.

By Resolution of the Board of Directors of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation on 17 March 2006, the Richard S. Reynolds Sr. Garden of the National D-Day Memorial is named in tribute to him.

Erected by National D-Day Memorial.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the U.S. National D-Day Memorial series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 37° 19.856′ N, 79° 32.145′ W. Marker is in Bedford, Virginia, in Bedford County. Memorial can be reached from Overlord Circle, 0.4 miles west of Burks Hill Road. The Marker

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is located on the grounds of the National D-Day Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford VA 24523, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lend-Lease (Public Law 77-11) (here, next to this marker); Third Infantry Division (British) (a few steps from this marker); Six Airborne Division (British) (a few steps from this marker); Walter Bedell “Beetle” Smith (a few steps from this marker); VPI (a few steps from this marker); Virginia Military Institute (a few steps from this marker); 1st Special Brigade (Commandos) (a few steps from this marker); 4th Special Service Brigade (Commandos) (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bedford.

Also see . . .
1. A Timeline. (Submitted on February 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. National D-Day Memorial. (Submitted on February 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. Richard S. Reynolds Sr. Garden Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.