In a recent discussion with an old and very dear friend, a question arose that required some thoughtful consideration on my part.  It was one that I had not been faced with before. Since the World War II/Korean War memorial was first proposed, it has always been the intention that the plaques that will be…

During World War II, 16,000,000+ Americans served in the military. As of mid-2023, it was estimated only 167,000 were still living and they were dying at the rate of 7,700 each month. Of those 16,000,000, more than 405,000 were killed and 671,000 wounded. During the Korean War from 1950 to 1953, about 6,800,000 men and…

The Clark County Veterans Council was initially formed nearly twenty years ago. One of its first efforts was directed toward building a local memorial to recognize Clark County residents who had died during World War II and Korea.  While World War I deaths are recognized by the “Doughboy” statue on the rear lawn of the…