Fair Oaks in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

In Memory of All American Veterans

Photographed By S B

1. In Memory of All American Veterans Marker

Inscription. This memorial honors all American veterans who, although separated by generations, shared a common, undeniable goal – to valiantly protect our country’s freedom.

The memories of these American veterans will continue to live on whenever and wherever democracy exists.

The American veteran – forever a symbol of heroism, sacrifice, loyalty and freedom.

Erected by Center Township Post 6158 – Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 38° 39.018′ N, 121° 13.294′ W. Marker is in Fair Oaks, California, in Sacramento County. Marker is on Kruitof Way east of Hazel Avenue, on the right. The monument is located on the grounds of the VFW hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8990 Kruitof Way, Fair Oaks CA 95628, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. We Will Not Forget... (here, next to this marker); Path of Honor (a few steps from this marker); Heroes in the Sky (approx. one mile away); The Treasured American River (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Coloma Road (approx. 1.1 miles away); Natomas Consolidated of California

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(approx. 2.1 miles away); Rancho Rio de los Americanos (approx. 2.4 miles away); Southern Pacific Railroad Superintendent's House (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fair Oaks.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012

2. In Memory of All American Veterans Marker

Opposite Side of the In Memory of All American Veterans Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012

3. Opposite Side of the In Memory of All American Veterans Monument

Viewing the Approach to the In Memory of All American Veterans Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012

4. Viewing the Approach to the In Memory of All American Veterans Monument

Plaques Mounted at the Base of the Flag Pole image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012

5. Plaques Mounted at the Base of the Flag Pole

Upper Plaque: Another
Orangevale
Lions Project
Lower Plaque: In Memory of
Elmer Prechtel
President 1975-75

Plaque Mounted on the Monument - Behind the Flag Pole image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012

6. Plaque Mounted on the Monument - Behind the Flag Pole

Our Flag "For those who fought for it, freedom has a price. The protected will never know."

Donor Brick Wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012

7. Donor Brick Wall

This is one of several donor walls located near the monument.

Example of Sponsorship Pavers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By S B

8. Example of Sponsorship Pavers

Pearl Harbor Survivors, River City Chapter 6

The Pearl Harbor Survivors Association disbanded in Dec. 2011. It was a national organization. The River City Chapter at one time had over 150 members.

View of Monument from The Path of Honor image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012

9. View of Monument from The Path of Honor

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 551 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 20, 2012, by S B of Sacramento, California. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 8, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 8. submitted on February 20, 2012, by S B of Sacramento, California. 9. submitted on July 8, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.