Review Date: March 11th, 2014
Located in Oak Ridge Cemetery and dedicated in May of 1988, this is Illinois’ Capital City’s tribute to the 3,009 fallen/MIA Illinois residents who served in the Vietnam War.
From an architectural standpoint, I really love the design on this Memorial. If I remember right, there is an eternal flame that appears in the center column.
Thank you to all of those who have served and are still active in the Military. Nearby, there is an Illinois Korean War Memorial and a World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial. So if you are visiting this one, walk on over to the others and pay...
Read moreI am disappointed with the State of Illinois that can't keep an eternal flame lit. What disrespect for my brothers and sisters who took the fall for freedom. Come anyway and see the memorial. For those that served, it causes their eyes to leak memories. Yet it gives the veteran some small...
Read moreVery nice cemetery with beautiful memorials honoring the fallen soldiers and brave men and women of each major war. Lincoln's tomb is in the same place and a must see. Makes you feel proud and grateful for the lives given for...
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