Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Our Veterans: A Salute
1771 - Present
| | Veterans Memorial at Dan Daniel Memorial Park | |
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 8, 2024
1. Our Veterans: A Salute Marker
1771 Present
Since its formation in 1767, Pittsylvania County and its largest city, Danville, have responded to the call for our countrys defense by bountifully supplying soldiers for every conflict in our nations history. They have been a bulwark for democracy around the world from the American Revolutionary War to Operation Iraqi Freedom in such places as Valley Forge, Gettysburg, San Juan Hill, Meuse-Argonne, Iwo Jima, Chosin Reservoir, Khe Sanh, Kuwait, Kabul, and Baghdad. Collectively, they have earned every award given by our country from the Medal of Honor for gallantry to the Good Conduct Medal for faithful service. This abundant outpouring of patriotic devotion by the citizens of this area is exemplary and is deserving of our respect and appreciation. The Danville/Pittsylvania County Veterans Memorial stands as a monument to those for whom we hold the highest praise. May it be a testimony of our gratitude to the servicemen and women who have defended our nation in all our past wars and who, today, continue to protect our way of life around the world.
Erected 2005 by City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location.
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Regionally, this memorial is in Southside Virginia and specifically in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, 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: The War on Terrorism (here, next to this marker); Defending Freedom (here, next to this marker); The Vietnam War (a few steps from this marker); The Korean War (a few steps from this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker); Battle of the Bulge (a few steps from this marker); Staff Sergeant Archer T. Gammon (a few steps from this marker); World War I (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 8, 2024
2. Veterans Memorial at Dan Daniel Memorial Park
This marker is the closest to the camera.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
