Rockingham in Richmond County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lest We Forget
Photographed By Mark Parker, April 8, 2024
1. Lest We Forget Marker
Inscription.
Lest We Forget. . We salute those who heed their nation's call to protect and defend her constitution and laws. These patriots come not from the hallowed halls of military tradition but from an array of varying origins and religious and economic cultures. When America's needs are great, she asks her finest to accomplish the tasks that determine her fate. Having prevailed, these patriots return to their fields of endeavor. seldom receiving gratitude. The fallen are often forgotten and those who return are frequently ignored. Today, however, we acknowledge all debts owed to these men and women.
We salute those who heed their nation's call to protect and defend her constitution and laws. These patriots come not from the hallowed halls of military tradition but from an array of varying origins and religious and economic cultures. When America's needs are great, she asks her finest to accomplish the tasks that determine her fate. Having prevailed, these patriots return to their fields of endeavor. seldom receiving gratitude. The fallen are often forgotten and those who return are frequently ignored. Today, however, we acknowledge all debts owed to these men and women.
Erected 1985 by Richmond County Veterans Council.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 34° 56.277′ N, 79° 46.441′ W. Marker is in Rockingham, North Carolina, in Richmond County. Memorial is at the intersection of East Franklin Street and South Lee Street, on the right when traveling east on East Franklin Street. Located to the northwest of the historic Richmond County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 East Franklin Street, Rockingham NC 28379, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cameron Morrison (a few steps from this marker); 1890 Bell (a few steps from this marker); Alfred Dockery
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 8, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
