Point Lookout in Taney County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The Global War On Terrorism Memorial

Photographed by Thomas Smith, May 3, 2024

1. The Global War On Terrorism Memorial

Inscription.
The Global War on Terrorism Memorial honors those who have selflessly dedicated their lives in the fight against terrorism.

This memorial represents all modern warriors who have faithfully served and sacrificed in the name of freedom. The warrior is depicted grieving over Battlefield Cross, symbolic cross representing a fallen hero killed in action. The Fallen's rifle is secured into the ground or boots, with a helmet on top - in this case an aviator's helmet Also depicted is a wounded service deg. symbolizing all dogs' vital contribution in today's modern warfare.

The wall behind includes the seals of all military branches. Each seal is made of stained glass and handcrafted by College of the Ozarks students.

This memorial was funded by the generosity of Johnny Morris, through the Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf at Big Cedar Lodge, and made possible by the hard work of students and staff in the College of the Ozarks Construction Department.

Erected by College of the Ozarks.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, 2nd Iraq • War, Afghanistan.

Location. 36° 36.833′ N,

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93° 14.252′ W. Memorial is in Point Lookout, Missouri, in Taney County. It is at the intersection of Opportunity Avenue and L W Hyer Drive, on the left when traveling west on Opportunity Avenue. The Missouri Vietnam Veterans Memorial College of the Ozark. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 131 Opportunity Ave, Hollister MO 65672, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Southwest Missouri and in the Branson and Table Rock Lake Area.

It is also in the American Ozarks,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Missouri Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of the Unknown Soldier (within shouting distance of this marker); The Missouri Gold Star Families Memorial

Photographed by Thomas Smith, May 3, 2024

2. The Global War On Terrorism Memorial

(within shouting distance of this marker); Patriots Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); College of the Ozarks Veterans Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Army UH-1C Gunship (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Point Lookout.

Photographed by Thomas Smith, May 3, 2024

3. The Global War On Terrorism Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 13, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.