Veteran's War Memorial of Texas — Attraction in McAllen

Our visit there was very memorable and meaningful. Two family members have their pavers there. The sign and map diagram in the front was a huge help for us to locate them. We sat on the benches provided and prayed and sang their favorite hymns to our loved ones. It will remain in our memory forever. Thanks to all who in the community who donated and provided this Memorial. There aren't enough words to convey the appreciation and the meaning this has for our...

This afternoon, my wife and I had the pleasure of meeting 98 year old Col. Frank Plummer (Ret.). Col. Plummer served in WW2, Korea, and Vietnam. He founded the Veteran's War Memorial of Texas in 1999 in McAllen. He and his wife were visiting the memorial today to take measurements for a new statue to be erected in March 2024. Col. Plummer is very interesting and has some great stories to share. Excellent memorial, well...

This place is so amazing to see. I love that you can feel the pride in every aspect of the place. As 911 approaches it’s humbling to read all of the conflicts we have been through and still continue to keep America free. I’m so proud to be apart of that history and I feel a large lump in my throat when I sit there and read my fallen brothers and sister’s profiles and stories. -GySgt,...