New YorkRosedale Queens Vietnam Veteran MemorialThe 1st Vietnam Veteran Memorial in America. It was dedicated on Memorial Day 1968. Lake Luzerne Vietnam Veterans Memorial
This photograph, taken in August 1994, shows the second of two curved brick walls in a small grassy expanse in either Lake Luzerne, New York, or one of the surrounding communities. The first structure honors veterans of the World Wars, and this one is dedicated to those who served in Korea and Vietnam. The polished black inlay bears the inscription: "Dedicated to all those who served for God and country." At left, the Korean War is represented by a map of Korea and a small graphic of an era serviceman; at right the Vietnam War is portrayed by the engraved reproduction of the Three Servicemen statue which stands on the grounds of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Maps to the Lake Luzerne Vietnam Veterans Memorial: Large-scale map | Medium-scale | Detailed map Rensselaer County Vietnam Veterans MemorialRobert Fickies has built a beautiful website for this memorial. The website is dedicated to the memory of George Quamo, of Averill Park, NY. KIA Vietnam, 16 April, 1968. (info provided by Jim Davey) Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Westchester CountyMr. Howard Berg has contributed photographs and background materials on this beautiful Memorial. Michele writes " I haven't a clue how to get to this site--it was a surprise that we came upon it at all! " Anyone with more specific information on this Memorial is encouraged to send it to Deanna Shlee at: vvhp@intex.net Photos and narratives contributed by Michele Viehman and Howard Berg. |