Stroud in Lincoln County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Stroud Area Veterans Monument

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 16, 2011

1. Stroud Area Veterans Monument

Inscription.
"In the shadow of liberty there are many benefits and freedoms for us all. But, they are protected at a cost of great personal tragedy."

In Honor of Those Who
Served the United States of
America in War and Peace.

Since the first men left the Stroud area in 1898 to defend their country, until the present day, our people have been proud of the 1300 young men and women who have served in the Armed Forces. This land is a better place because of the sacrifices they made.

"Not in Vain" may be the pride of those who survived and the epitaph of those who fell."
- Winston Churchill

Dedicated December 10, 1999

"Greater love hath no man than this. That a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Carved on this granite, as in our hearts, are the names of our Stroud area veterans who were killed in action while serving the United States of America.

World War I Bishop, Merle ∙ Brown, H. J. ∙ Cumberland, J. F. ∙ Hill, Edward, Y. ∙ Lefler, Franklin R. ∙ Linihan, Edward W. ∙ Moore, Harry

World War II Burton, Glade Clem Jr. ∙ Estes, Edwin ∙ Fenderson, Enos ∙ Gokey, Johnny F. ∙ Hardin, Robert ∙ Holland, Clifford ∙ Lindsey, Billie ∙

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Porter, Joe ∙ Porter, John ∙ Rains, Talmage “Tab” ∙ Rawdon, Glen ∙ Remington, John W. ∙ Sandell, Robert J. ∙ Terry, Lloyd ∙ Thomas, Freddie A. ∙ Williams, Raymond ∙ Wyatt, Watson W. ∙ Carter, Thomas P.

KoreaWatson, Harold Benton

Vietnam Buchanan, Gary W. ∙ Cornett, Charles Jr. ∙ Hall, Donald J. ∙ Lester, Earl Ray Jr. ∙ Morris, Edward ∙ Prewitt, Larry

Erected 1999.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is December 10, 1999.

Location. 35° 44.935′ N, 96° 39.282′ W. Marker is in Stroud, Oklahoma, in Lincoln County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 66) and 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Main Street. Monument is in Ed Smalley Centennial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stroud OK 74079, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and monument is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

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 Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sac & Fox Agency (a few steps from this marker); Rock Cafe, Stroud, Oklahoma (within shouting distance of this marker); William Alfred Mensch Building

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 16, 2011

2. Stroud Area Veterans Monument

(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hotel Lincoln Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wilma Elizabeth McDaniel (1918-2007) (approx. 0.3 miles away); Murrah Federal Building Bombing (approx. 1.9 miles away); Trooper Kenneth "Kenny" Osborn (approx. 1.9 miles away); Trooper Larry Crabtree (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stroud.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 16, 2011

3. Stroud Area Veterans Monument

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 16, 2011

4. Stroud Area Veterans Monument

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 16, 2011

5. Stroud Area Veterans Monument

In Ed Smalley Centennial Park. Looking south.

Stroud Area Veterans and 9/11 Memorials image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 16, 2011

6. Stroud Area Veterans and 9/11 Memorials

Looking northeast

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 16, 2011

7. Stroud Area Veterans Monument

World War I Honor Roll

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8. Stroud Area Veterans Monument

World War II Honor Roll

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 16, 2011

9. Stroud Area Veterans Monument

Korean War and Vietnam War Honor Rolls

Stroud Area Veterans Monument Sponsors image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 16, 2011

10. Stroud Area Veterans Monument Sponsors

9/11 Memorial Bench in Ed Smalley Centennial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 16, 2011

11. 9/11 Memorial Bench in Ed Smalley Centennial Park

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 970 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on April 21, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.