Manhattan in Riley County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
World War II Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2012
1. World War II Memorial
Inscription.
World War II Memorial. .
Forever, we honor the men and women in military service in World War II - the largest war in human history with the greatest toll in lives, treasure, and suffering. Those we honor acted with greater strength than they thought they possessed. In dark hours, they saw beyond fear and suffering to the hope of a good life for themselves and for others. They did their duty with a quiet valor that we celebrate. Their commitment to their nation and to their countrymen preserved freedom for the generations to come and thus we resolve to honor their sacrifice by taking their hopes of individual freedom and mutual respect as our responsibility and our destiny.
Sacred Soil , Placed in the center of this World War II Memorial and under the Tags of Honor is sacred soil from cemeteries where members of the armed forces rest. This is hallowed ground and must remain so in recognition and honor of those many valiant men and women who have served to protect this country and ensure freedom.
The cemeteries are: , Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia , Leavenworth National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth , Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott , Kansas Veteran's Cemetery, Fort Dodge , Kansas Veteran's Cemetery, Wakeeney , Kansas Veteran's Cemetery, Winfield , Kansas Veteran's Cemetery, Fort Riley , And a number of private cemeteries
World War II Memorial Veterans Committee , [Not transcribed]
Donors to the World War II Memorial , A sincere thank you is extended to the many friends and supporters who contributed to this World War II Memorial. Without your generosity, this permanent recognition of Kansas State University veterans who served in World War II would not have been possible.
Artists , Tim D. Chapman (USA, 1956) , Tags of Honor, 2011 , Stainless Steel
Daniel W. Hunt (USA, 1961) , By Land; By Sea; By Air, 2011 , Bronze.
Forever, we honor the men and women in military service in World War II - the largest war in human history with the greatest toll in lives, treasure, and suffering. Those we honor acted with greater strength than they thought they possessed. In dark hours, they saw beyond fear and suffering to the hope of a good life for themselves and for others. They did their duty with a quiet valor that we celebrate. Their commitment to their nation and to their countrymen preserved freedom for the generations to come and thus we resolve to honor their sacrifice by taking their hopes of individual freedom and mutual respect as our responsibility and our destiny.
Sacred Soil
Placed in the center of this World War II Memorial and under the Tags of Honor is sacred soil from cemeteries where members of the armed forces rest. This is hallowed ground and must remain so in recognition and honor of those many valiant men and women who have served to protect this country and ensure freedom.
The cemeteries are:
Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia
Leavenworth National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth
Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott
Kansas Veteran's Cemetery, Fort Dodge
Kansas Veteran's Cemetery, Wakeeney
Kansas Veteran's Cemetery, Winfield
Kansas Veteran's Cemetery, Fort Riley
And
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a number of private cemeteries
World War II Memorial Veterans Committee
[Not transcribed]
Donors to the World War II Memorial
A sincere thank you is extended to the many friends and supporters who contributed to this World War II Memorial. Without your generosity, this permanent recognition of Kansas State University veterans who served in World War II would not have been possible.
Artists
Tim D. Chapman (USA, 1956) Tags of Honor, 2011
Stainless Steel
Daniel W. Hunt (USA, 1961) By Land; By Sea; By Air, 2011
Bronze
Erected by Kansas State University and Concerned Alumni, Citizens, and Organizations.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 2011.
Location. 39° 11.276′ N, 96° 34.802′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, Kansas, in Riley County. Marker is on Vattier Street west of Oak Street, on the left when traveling west. Memorial is on the Kansas State University campus, north of McCain Auditorium. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manhattan KS 66506, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2012
3. World War II Memorial Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2012
4. World War II Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2012
5. World War II Memorial By Land Relief
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2012
6. World War II Memorial By Sea Relief
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2012
7. World War II Memorial By Air Relief
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 11, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
