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Desert Storm - War Memorial

 
 
Desert Storm - War Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Al Wolf, April 10, 2010
1. Desert Storm - War Memorial Marker
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Inscription.

On boulder
In Honor of our
Desert Storm Veterans

1990       1991


Dedication Plaque

May 17, 1992 - - a special dedication, memories - - sweet n’ bitter recollections.

August 1990, U.S. troops deployed to a foreign land, Saudia Arabia - - a country of sand.

To those who served with much pride, hearts were with you - - serving by your side.

As hearts cried out “From a distance”, “Let there be Peace” - - everyday we listened.

United States of America flags blew in the breeze, yellow ribbons hung and prayers were sent overseas.

Feb. 28, 1991 - - the “Gulf War” had been won, Pres. Bush sent troops home in March of 1991.

This Memorial Rock is more than a piece of cold stone, It represents Love-Support-Thanks, you were not alone.

This Rock is dedicated to “Desert Storm Veterans” we remember all who served in the wars of past,
“We are proud to be an American”

Diane Travis
(mother of a Desert Storm Veteran)
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: MilitaryWar, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm.
 
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40° 52.799′ N, 88° 37.769′ W. Memorial is in Pontiac, Illinois, in Livingston County. It is on North Mill Street north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the West lawn of the Livingston County Courthouse in Pontiac, Illinois. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Pontiac IL 61764, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Central Illinois. It is also in the American Midwest 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 and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Livingston County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); W. W. II War Memorial - Livingston County Illinois (within shouting distance of this marker); W. W. I War Memorial - Livingston County Illinois (within shouting distance of this marker); County Seat Almost Moved (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial - Livingston County Illinois (within shouting distance of this marker); Pontiac (within shouting distance of this marker); Pontiac, Illinois (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original Washington Street Route 66 Bricks (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pontiac.
 
Dedication Plaque - - Desert Storm - War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Al Wolf, April 10, 2010
2. Dedication Plaque - - Desert Storm - War Memorial
Desert Storm - Time Capsule image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Al Wolf, April 10, 2010
3. Desert Storm - Time Capsule
East Side - - Livingston County Courthouse - Pontiac, Illinois image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Al Wolf, April 10, 2010
4. East Side - - Livingston County Courthouse - Pontiac, Illinois
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,142 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on April 13, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.   4. submitted on April 14, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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