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

Path of Honor

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012

1. Path of Honor Marker

Inscription. Charles A “Bud” Norris
Path of Honor
Honor * Respect * Remember

This path is dedicated to all veterans, past and present. As you walk this path, feel their presence and pay homage. Remember their sacrifice, devotion, and loyalty to this “Republic”. They gave their all so this nation can forever enjoy its freedom.

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

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

Location. 38° 39.024′ N, 121° 13.299′ W. Marker is in Fair Oaks, California, in Sacramento County. Marker can be reached from Kruitof Way east of Hazel Avenue. The marker 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... (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of All American Veterans (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.

Path of Honor and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012

2. Path of Honor and Marker

The marker is mounted on the large granite rock.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012

3. World War I

"The War to End All Wars"
1914 - 1918

Total Costs 53,402 KIA • 204,002 Wounded • 4,434 POW • 2,913 MIA • $33 Billion

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012

4. World War I

World War II image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012

5. World War II

"A Global Conflict"
1939 - 1945

Total Costs 292,131 KIA • 670,846 Wounded • 130,000 POW • 34,000 MIA • $288 Billion

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012

6. World War II

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012

7. Korean War

1950 - 1953

Total Costs 33,741 KIA • 103,284 Wounded • 4,750 POW • 9,395 MIA • $54 Billion

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012

8. Korean War

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012

9. Vietnam

1964 - 1973

Total Costs 47,369 KIA • 153,303 Wounded • 591 POW • 1,172 MIA • $111 Billion

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012

10. Vietnam

Photographed By S B, circa 2012

11. Path of Honor Marker

Merchant Marine Memorial was an Eagle Scout project of Jack Solt. His brother Kyle built a flag burning pit for his Eagle.

Photographed By S B, circa 2012

12. Path of Honor Marker

Photographed By S B, October 7, 2014

13. Path of Honor Marker

Merhant Marines were the unarmed service that supplied the Naval ships.

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 532 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on July 8, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 11, 12, 13. submitted on March 3, 2015, by S B of Sacramento, California.

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