Huntington Park
Newport News, Virginia
GROUND BREAKING 8/4/90
DEDICATION 8/3/91
PLAZA DEDICATION 8/1/92
THE VIETNAM WAR MONUMENT
WAS CREATED TO HONOR THE
"LIVING, MISSING AND DEAD"
FROM THE VIETNAM WAR.
1959-1975
The Monument itself is to help
heal American's wounds from
this war, honoring those who
served. The flame symbolizes
a hope for the return of the
missing and a wish for peace
to those who died. The plaza
enables us all to join together
to share a tribute to Vietnam
veterans and their families.
The Vietnam War Monument is a five
sided,granite obelisk representing the five branches of the Armed Forces of the United
States of America. Etched on each panel is the seal of each branch of service
on their perspective side. On each panel the POW/MIA logo is etched above
the words
WE HONOR
THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR BEST
The Eternal Flame rest's on the
pedestal which bares the dedication plaque. Pavers at the base of the Monument
represent many local veteran organizations, as well as personnel dedications.
The time capsule dedicated to the Virginian Vietnam War Monument will be opened in the year 2041.
The
Virginian Vietnam War Monument History
Photo's
by Sweet T of the Monument and
related activities