The City of Streator wishes to thank artist Gene Davis for his inspiration of the American Heroes Mural for the City Park. Thank You to these donors— AMVETS Post 120 • Streator Firefighters #56 • City of Streator • Doug Patterson • Joe . . . — — Map (db m185338) WM
January 8, 1987 to March 18, 2013
Aaron Ripperda was born to Kent and Tina Ripperda. Kind, rambunctious and enthusiastic, he could easily make his sister Kendall laugh. Aaron added those in need early in his school life, shaping his . . . — — Map (db m187777) HM WM
November 12, 1974 to September 29, 2008
Gary J. Vasquez was a 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Sgt 1st Class, on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan. He was a friend to many, an admired brother, a loving son and the beloved husband of . . . — — Map (db m187781) HM WM
No Honor is greater than
to Serve your Country.
This memorial is placed here
to express our Thanks to
all persons who have served
in the Military Forces
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[Honored . . . — — Map (db m94596) WM
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam Wall was brought to this site in August of 2016. It was through the hard work and dedication of many volunteers that made this event possible. The black granite monument to commemorate the Honor, . . . — — Map (db m160455) HM WM
In memory of Our fallen Illinois service members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi freedom"The torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans - born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter . . . — — Map (db m57341) WM
US Army-101st Airborne,
1st Special Forces Group (Airborne)
Recipient of:
Bronze Star
Ranger and Special Forces Tab
and all the Wayne City military veterans who have proudly served — — Map (db m242389) WM
"I was commissioned by the Village of Elk Grove, Illinois to create a memorial for four soldiers killed in the Afghan-Iraq war. They wanted a memorial that was more about family and honor, hence the children and lack of weapons. The soldier wears . . . — — Map (db m211690) WM
1st Battalion, 175th Infantry RegimentSFC Bowen died as a result of injuries he received when the Humvee he was riding in was ambushed in Khost Province, Afghanistan. His vehicle encountered an IED and he was instantly burned over 50% of his body. . . . — — Map (db m242008) HM WM
391st Engineer Battalion; gunner in the Humvee on this mission. SPC Hill’s patrol took small arms fire during an ambush and then an Improvised Explosive Device detonated near his Humvee during combat operations west of Asadabad, Afghanistan. — — Map (db m241898) HM WM
(Front Side)
Afghanistan
Iraq Kuwait
A nation that forgets its defenders
is a nation itself that
will be forgotten
(Rear Side)
Fallen Heroes
Sgt. David M. Heath
Cpl. Sascha Struble
Sgt. Kraig D. . . . — — Map (db m78201) WM
Portrait of Freedom
( Art Work )
(Including Words) - - Courage • Sacrifice • Service • Liberty
In Memory of Indiana Veterans
of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars — — Map (db m48427) WM
An international military campaign that
was launched by the US government after
the September 11, 2001 attacks in the US.
Includes OEF and OIF.
US Military deaths 6,930
US Civilians Killed (includes 9/11) 3,000+ — — Map (db m222532) WM
War declared against world terrorism September 13, 2001
Causalities of September 11th…2,633
*World Trade Center
*Pentagon
*Shanksville, PA — — Map (db m223499) WM
( West Side )
Iraq and Afghanistan War Deaths from Indiana
( Row One )
Steven Faulkenburg ▫ Jeffrey Corban ▫ Jason Profitt ▫ Christopher Monroe ▫ James Brown ▫ Richard Langenbrunner ▫ Michael . . . — — Map (db m58668) WM
1Lt Nate Nocton Inf Army Guard ENCO 13/13 2009/10 • William C. Presley SSg 1438 Trans Iraq 05-06 Ret • Jason D. Kates 1995 USA 2003 Iraqi Freedom • Brian K. Love 140983-311203 US Army 88m32 • Jamie E Hobbs LCpl US Marine Iraq 09-10 • Johnathan H . . . — — Map (db m222060) WM
( Center - Engraved Walk Stone )
War on Terrorism
Memorial Garden
( Left - Engraved Rock )
SPC Luke Frist
Brookston, In
U.S. Army
Jan. 5, 2004
Iraq
( Left - Engraved Rock )
Staff Sgt.
Kenneth K. . . . — — Map (db m43005) WM
"The dead soldier's silence sings our National anthem."
- Rev. A. Kibourn
[Motorcycle parked by a couple of Veteran’s graves. Sgt. Casey Byers and his brother Justin Paul Byers and James Alan Justice. ]
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
[WWII . . . — — Map (db m135785) WM
[Fleet Admiral William Daniel Leahy was born in Hampton, Iowa and was an American naval officer who served during World War II.]
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
[Folded flag a solemn piece in honor of those who've served and made the ultimate . . . — — Map (db m135909) WM
[Artwork dedicated to our medical personnel in our armed forces through the years]
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
My Heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place. --Sydney . . . — — Map (db m135911) WM
Monona County's Freedom Rock
Many Americans think of Iowa as having little topographic variation. However, in westernmost Iowa the Loess Hills rise 200 feet above the flat plains forming a narrow band running north-south 200 miles along . . . — — Map (db m135763) WM
North
[Eagle clutching a gold and silver star a Black Hawk helicopter and a Soldier's Cross]
West
[Story County Freedom Flights]
East
[AC130 "Spirit of '03"] — — Map (db m168641) WM
World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, Peacetime
America
One has to leave it to understand and truly love it. One has to sit in isolation and yearn for it, and once one has experienced the yearning, then one . . . — — Map (db m133490) HM
As this war continues yet today, the role of women has evolved. As soldiers in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, women have done nearly as much in battle as their male counterparts. Women have patrolled streets with machine guns, served as gunners . . . — — Map (db m238272) HM WM
SSG, US Army
DOB 11-2-84 DOD 6-11-11
KIA
Operation Enduring Freedom
3rd Plt, B Co, 1/75 Ranger Bn
Pakita Province, Afghanistan
[Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart] — — Map (db m86749) WM
Sergeant, US Army
Oct. 1, 1988 - Oct. 6, 2013
Killed in Action
Operation Enduring Freedom
B Co., 3/75 Ranger Regiment
[Bronze Star Medal for Valor, Purple Heart] — — Map (db m86751) WM
SPC, US Army
DOB 8-27-87 DOD 8-1-08
KIA
Operation Enduring Freedom
3rd Bridgade, 1st Infantry,
A Company
Asadabad, Afghanistan
[Bronze Star Metal and Purple Heart] — — Map (db m86737) WM
Dedicated to the memory of
those who offered their lives
in the service of our country
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In memory of
David Rathkey
Maidenhead, Berkshire, England;
Stephen Driscoll
New York City Fire Department;
Lenny . . . — — Map (db m65687) WM
The Kentucky Guard continued its peacetime role responding to the needs of the citizens and training for war.
During the Gulf War of 1990-91 the Kentucky National Guard supplied forces whose missions included water purification, public affairs, . . . — — Map (db m161764) HM
(front of memorial:)
Marine Sgt. Christopher Todd Heflin
KIA 16/Nov/2004
Al Anbar Province, Iraq
Marine Msgt. Aaron Carl Torian
KIA 15/Feb/2014
Helmand Province, Afghanistan
(plaque on top:)
The events of . . . — — Map (db m155632) WM
Montgomery County
recognizes the sacrifices
of all those from our county
who served in the United States
Armed Forces. Especially those
who gave the ultimate sacrifice
Greater love has no one than this. That one
lay down his life for his . . . — — Map (db m172509) WM
Vietnam – Grenada – Persian Gulf
Anthony Wayne Adkins • Henry M. Alexander • Charles H. Allen • Willena Sue Allen • Robert G. Allison • Obie Lee Barber, Jr. • David Cleveland Booth • Walter T. Bradley III • Leonard Vaughn Brandenberg • Albert . . . — — Map (db m202981) WM
Toppling the Taliban (October 2001 - December 2001)Within days of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the U.S. government blamed Al Qaeda, a group of Islamic extremists led by Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan. The Taliban, an Islamic . . . — — Map (db m115816) HM WM
Out of the clear blue morning sky of September 11, 2001, war came to America. Nineteen hijackers seized four passenger planes and flew them as manned missiles directly into symbols of American financial and military power. Two planes struck the . . . — — Map (db m115804) HM WM
We will not forget
those who served our
country and gave all…
Greater love hath no man
than this that a man
lay down his life for
his friend…
John 15:13 — — Map (db m93327) WM
First Lt. Brandon Dronet is our American Hero who selflessly made the ultimate sacrifice for Justice and Freedom while fighting for his country
in the War On Terrorism, Operation Enduring Freedom, Horn of Africa. Presentation of Decorations Naval . . . — — Map (db m224458) HM WM
The Global War on Terrorism monument honors the Fort Polk soldiers, families and civilians whose support and sacrifice will forever be remembered — — Map (db m38362) WM
This Flag of the USA
was flown over the
US National Support Element
In Kabul, Afganistan
on July 17, 2011
In Honor of
VFW Post 6924 — — Map (db m125048) WM
In Honor and Remembrance
of the Heroes and Victims in the
Fight Against Terrorism
and to Celebrate the
Enduring Spirit of All Americans — — Map (db m139065) WM
A tribute to the men, women,
and their families who
endured for freedom.
For God and Country
In Honor
Afghanistan and
Iraqi Freedom
Veterans
American Legion Posts 13 & 41
WWII Veterans
Honor . . . — — Map (db m139063) WM
Dedicated in honor of Anne Arundel County residents who lost their lives in the Global War on Terrorism
May their sacrifice be honored and remembered forever[Nine supplemental plaques near the main signage:]
Collin . . . — — Map (db m244450) WM
A Tribute to the Severna Park Heroes who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Never forget these brave heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice defending the United States of America.
The University of Baltimore dedicates this garden to the memory of all those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on 9/11/01, especially those who were members of our UB community:
Joseph V. Maggitti, B.S. '75
Seamus Oneal, M.S. . . . — — Map (db m130518) WM
In memory of
Lt Brendan Looney,
Seal Team 3 Afghanistan,
September 21, 2010
Lt. Stephen Clagett, Jr.,
Calvert County, Dematha
and Seal teammate
— — Map (db m138540) WM
In memory of those Charles Countians who made the supreme sacrifice, against the War on Terror:
IT2 Kris Romeo Bishundat Sept. 2001 •
Private Michael V. Bailey Oct. 2004 •
Chief Michael Koch Feb 2008 •
Lance Corp. Terry Honeycutt . . . — — Map (db m131667) WM
In Memory of Those Journalists Who Gave Their Lives
Reporting on the War on Terrorism
Daniel Pearl
The Wall Street Journal
Afghanistan - February 2002
David Bloom
NBC News
Iraq - April 2003
Michael . . . — — Map (db m86942) WM
In honor of veterans from Frederick County who gave their lives in the support of the Global War on Terrorism since September 11, 2001
Greater love has no one than this,
that he lay down his life for his friends.
In Memory of our . . . — — Map (db m144716) WM
The citizens of St. Mary's County dedicate this monument in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice and those who valiantly served
Korean War
1950 - 1955
• Bennett, Henry A., Pvt USA, Leonardtown, KIA Apr. 11, 1951
• . . . — — Map (db m138982) WM
In Honor and Remembrance
of the heroes and victims in the
fight against terrorism
and to celebrate the
enduring spirit of all Americans — — Map (db m199931) WM
"There is no one more devoted, more committed to the hard work of freedom, than every Soldier
and Sailor, every Marine, Airman and Coast Guardsman every man and woman sow serving in the
Persian Gulf."
-President George Bush — — Map (db m204043) WM
To honor and commemorate all Wicomico County citizens whose valor and sacrifice in defense of our country must never be forgotten. "All gave some - some gave all." Those listed here gave all.
Dedicated on May 26, 2003 by the Wicomico County War . . . — — Map (db m41906) WM
In honor of all who have served and paid the ultimate sacrifice in America’s War on Terror.
Iraq Campaign • War on Terrorism Service Medal • Afghanistan Campaign
Be on guard, stand true to what you believe, be courageous. . . . — — Map (db m183324) WM
In Loving Memory
SOC (SEAL)
Kevin Arthur Houston
20 September, 1975 – 6 August, 2011
“Greater Love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friend.”
John 15.13 — — Map (db m142707) WM
Green Beret and Recipient of the Silver Star and Purple Heart Made the ultimate sacrifice for his nation during Operation Enduring Freedom
Killed in Action Kandahar, Afghanistan December 5, 2001 — — Map (db m232652) WM
Green Beret and Recipient of
the Silver Star and Purple Heart
Made the ultimate sacrifice for
his nation during
Operation Enduring Freedom
Killed in Action.
Kandahar, Afghanistan
December 5, 2001 — — Map (db m232703) WM
Dedicated to the memory of those who gave their lives in the service of our nation during the Iraq-Afghanistan conflict.
SPC Daniel F Cunnigham, US Army •
SP3 Lawrence Salamone, US Navy •
SPC Matthew J Stanley, US Army •
SGT Nelson D . . . — — Map (db m89285) WM
Dedicated to our fallen Warhorse Soldiers on 9 February 2009 Lieutenant Colonel Garnet R. Derby Sergeant Joshua A. Ward Private First Class Jonathan R. Roberge Private First Class Albert R. Jex Translator Jevan Ali Othman "You Will Never Be . . . — — Map (db m229177) WM
Corporal John M. Dawson, lifelong resident of Whitinsville, was killed in action while on a patrol in Jalalabad, Afghanistan on April 8, 2015. He served as a combat medic assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry . . . — — Map (db m117449) WM
PFC Brian J. Backus grew up in Harbor Beach, Michigan and graduated from Harbor Beach High School in 2008.
In June 2010, Brian joined the US Army and became a Combat Medic. He arrived at Fort Drum, New York in December. In March of 2011 he . . . — — Map (db m213501) HM
This trail is named in memory
of Brian J. Backus who served
in the 10th Mountain Division,
3rd Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 87th
Infantry Regiment, Blackhawk
Company.
Brian grew
up in Harbor
Beach and
graduated
from high
school in
2008. . . . — — Map (db m226067) HM
Afghanistan
Operation Enduring Freedom
All gave some, some gave all!
This memorial is dedicated to all those who served in Afghanistan and to the heroes we lost. — — Map (db m216681) WM
In Honor Of All Who Have Served In
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom
Never Forget Those Who Have Made
The Ultimate Sacrifice
In Memory Of
LCPL David A Huhn, USMC — — Map (db m189572) WM
Dedicated to those
who followed in the
paths taken by
earlier patriots and
offered their lives.
in service to their
country during the
Global War
on Terror.
Because of them-
-we are free
-our nation lives
-our world is blessed . . . — — Map (db m210716) WM
Dedicated to those
who served in the
War on
Global Terrorism
Kosovo • Gulf War - Desert Storm
Bosnia • Afghanistan
Somalia • Iraq War — — Map (db m160902) WM
Global War on Terror
Mark Barbret • Darryl Hill • Christopher Tube • D Alex Knapp • Todd Lambka • Kyle McClain
Iraq • Afghanistan — — Map (db m216990) WM
WWII
Arthur Geyman KIA LaSalle Unknown Army
Korea
James E. Yenor KIA Luna Pier 7/20/50 Army
Sterling Bushroe POW Erie Unknown A-Force
Charles Schulz KIA LaSalle 2/1/53 Marine
Clyde E Knaggs MIA Luna Pier 12/2/50 Army
Donald . . . — — Map (db m172350) WM
"Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Worship
Freedom From Want
Freedom From Fear"
Franklin Delano Roosevelt President United States of America 1941
World War II(On left side of memorial)
Curtis Behnke, Richard Berryman, George Bessenger, . . . — — Map (db m207951) WM
In Honor Of All Who Have Served In
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom
Never Forget Those Who Have Made
The Ultimate Sacrifice
In Memory Of
SPC Holly McGeogh USA — — Map (db m190041) WM
Strength and Honor
This plaque is dedicated to the memory of the thirty-one Americans of Extortion 17 who were shot down while conducting a special operations mission in Afghanistan on
August 6, 2011
Naval Special Warfare . . . — — Map (db m247526) HM WM
SO2 Navy SEAL, Nicholas P. Spehar, was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 19, 1986. Although his parents consider all of their children miracles, Nicholas became known as their "miracle child" because of his traumatic birth. Once Nick got . . . — — Map (db m247525) HM WM
A graduate of Mississippi Valley State University, Brady Tonth, Jr. was the first MVSU Air Force ROTC graduate to become a pilot after completing training in Columbus, Mississippi. In 1979, he became the first African American pilot in the . . . — — Map (db m170732) HM
Dedicated to a fallen hero and all Armed Forces Serving and Protecting the United States of America.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13.
Under a picture of Specialist . . . — — Map (db m62712) WM
Fire Support Specialist
71st Calvary Regiment
3rd Brigade Combat Team
10th Mountain Division
Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan
The Littlest Soldier with the Biggest Heart
Greater love hath no [man] than this,
that he lay . . . — — Map (db m55835) WM
This monument is dedicated to the men from Laclede County who made the supreme sacrfice in these wars.
Afghanistan
Lames M. Finley
Iraq
Lawrence L. Parrish — — Map (db m246288) WM
Dedicated to
All American Veterans
both past and present
who faithfully have served
our nation in war and peace
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In Memory of
All American . . . — — Map (db m158061) WM
On September 11, 2001 An Act Of
Hate Changed Our Lives, But
Amid The Horror Of Those Moments,
Our Pride In America Was Reawakened.
We Dedicate This Flag To America.
Continental Cement Company
May 23, 2002 . . . — — Map (db m156677) WM
In memory & honor
of our War Dogs
They have served our
country with devotion
and selflessness
My eyes are your eyes
to watch & protect you & yours
& detect evil minds in the dark
My nose is your nose to scent
the invaders of . . . — — Map (db m85188) WM
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