Rockport in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Aransas County Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Norman Frank, March 21, 2012
1. Main Memorial covering WWII, Korea, and Vietnam
In loving memory
of our fallen heroes
of Aransas County
Erected Nov. 11, 1984
by
the Rockport American G. I. Forum
Chapter 324-F, Texas
Jose “Pepe” Zambrano, Chairman
Santiago Martinez, vice-Chairman
Candelario Torres, Secrety
Richard L. Dominguez, Treasurer
Emanuel Cabano, Sgt. at Arms
Lupe Montez, Chaplain
and
Rockport Ladies Auxiliary
Olivia Zambrano, Chairperson
Anita Dominguez, Vice Chairperson
and other members
(left panel)
Harry Eugene Nix Bryant Lannon Sanders Ralph Clair Wendell Frank W. Hunt, Jr. Orian Driscoll Stewart Kenneth Earph Bowland Everett Lyle Brundrett John Allen Hattenbach Garnett E. Saint
Korea
Ramon Solis Orville K. Spicer Junior Ray Wood
(right panel)
John Vincent Akin Gary L. Barnum Luis D. Briscoe, Jr. Raymond Frank Demory Guadalupe Galindo, Jr. Henry R. Garcia Alfredo Medina, Jr. C. Gregory Nuckles Wilton James Sullinger, Jr. Ramon Hernancez Torres Howard C. Williams, Jr. Mack Houston Wilhelm Gayle E. Williams
(base)
this page online
(left & right vases)
Post 3904
May 28, 1990
Erected 1984 by Rockport American G.I. Forum Chapter 324-F Texas, Rockport Ladies Auxilary.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II.
Location. 28° 1.483′ N, 97° 3.012′ W. Memorial is in Rockport, Texas, in Aransas County. It is at the intersection of North Austin Street (Loop State Highway 70) and East Cornwall Street, on the right when traveling north on North Austin Street. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Rockport TX 78382, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is on the American Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gold Star Families (a few steps from this marker); Jackson Family Maritime Companies (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rockports Seafood Industry (about 300 feet away); Richard Henry Wood House (about 400 feet away); Womans Club of Aransas County Building (about 500 feet away); The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad in Rockport (about 600 feet away); L.M. and Clara Bracht House (about 600 feet away); Fulton-Bruhl House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockport.
Photographed by Norman Frank, March 21, 2012
2. Rear of Main Memorial listing additional supporters
Photographed by Norman Frank, March 20, 2012
3. Aransas County Veterans Memorial Park Sign
Photographed by Norman Frank, March 21, 2012
4. Lest We Forget
missing in action and prisoners of war
Photographed by Norman Frank, March 21, 2012
5. In memory of those who gave their lives on the USS Cole October 12, 2000
Photographed by Norman Frank, March 21, 2012
6. In honor of the Veterans of Desert Storm
Photographed by Norman Frank, March 21, 2012
7. The War Against Terrorism
Photographed by Norman Frank, March 21, 2012
8. In memory to those women who have served their country so well
Photographed by Norman Frank, March 21, 2012
9. Operation Resurrection,
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2012. This page has been viewed 1,890 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 20, 2012. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on March 22, 2012. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
