Belton in Cass County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Smoot Peace Park and Veterans Memorial
By William Fischer, Jr., August 6, 2011
1. Smoot Peace Park and Veterans Memorial
Love + Labor + Leisure + Light + Law=
"Peace"
A memorial to
Mr. & Mrs. G. W. Smoot
given to City of Belton by daughter
Cynthia Smoot Jones
1956
Dedicated to those who served
Dedicated Veteran's Day
Nov. 11, 2004
We salute the courage, honor,
patriotism, and sacrifice of
all men and women who serve in the
Armed Forces of the United States
We mourn the loss of those who have
given their lives to preserve and
defend our precious liberty
May we never forget that freedom isn't free!
Dedicated to True American Heroes
September 11, 2005
P.O.W.
Prisoner of War
Your suffering as a prisoner of war can never be understood.
Death might have been easier and
even welcome for you during your captivity.
Your bravery and courage continue to inspire.
May your example of steadfastness never fade
in our memories!
M.I.A.
Missing In Action
Your fate may never be known.
Your families may never have their questions answered.
However,
By William Fischer, Jr., August 6, 2011
2. Smoot Peace Park Marker
of your service and sacrifice.
You will not be forgotten!
Through the generosity and compassion of
local businesses and civic organizations
this fountain is dedicated to
POW-MIA's and their families.
You are not forgotten!
September 16, 2006
The future of this great nation
is contingent upon all generations
treasuring her history and the
ultimate sacrifices made by
those who came before.
Dedicated Veterans' Day
November 11, 2007
Erected by Cynthia Smoot Jones, VFW Post 8220 & Auxiliary, Lions Club, Belton Park Board, et al.
Location. 38° 48.724′ N, 94° 32.041′ W. Marker is in Belton, Missouri, in Cass County. Marker is at the intersection of Chestnut Street and 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Chestnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 611 Chestnut Street, Belton MO 64012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Quantrill's Raids and the Military Road (approx. 7½ miles away in Kansas); New Santa Fe (approx. 7.6 miles away); New Santa Fe / Trail Remnants (approx. 7.6 miles away); Santa Fe Trail (approx. 7.7 miles away);
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3. Smoot Peace Park Marker
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8. POW-MIA Memorial
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10. Prisoner of War Memorial Marker
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12. Missing in Action Memorial Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on December 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 668 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. submitted on December 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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