Author Topic: WWII Memorial (Read 739 times)

midnight Target · « **on:** May 28, 2004, 10:35:53 AM »

I go to Washington DC at least 1x per year and have been watching the progress on this for a while. Can't wait to see it.

WWII vets gather for memorial dedication

If you haven't been to the Mall in DC the WWII memorial is at the other end of the reflecting pond in front of the Lincoln Memorial. A beautiful spot and very prominant.

Dune · « **Reply #1 on:** May 28, 2004, 11:41:54 AM »

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The Veterans Affairs Department estimates World War II vets are dying at a rate of 1,056 a day. The dedication of a memorial decades after its war is not lost on them.

midnight Target · « **Reply #2 on:** June 10, 2004, 05:20:38 PM »

I got to visit the completed memorial last Monday. I left a blubbering pansy. People left mementos and medals and pictures near the State markers and in front of the Star Field. It was amazing.

Sandman · « **Reply #3 on:** June 10, 2004, 05:29:32 PM »

Will have to take a look next time I'm in DC.

My favorite is the Korean War Memorial. Every time I visit it, I see something different that I missed previously.

midnight Target · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2004, 07:39:32 PM »

Overall view..

The Star Field.. I think each star represents 100 lives lost.

Just a sample of the mementos people leave...

Eagler · « **Reply #5 on:** June 10, 2004, 09:05:24 PM »

looks very moving ... thanks for sharing

Shuckins · « **Reply #6 on:** June 10, 2004, 09:09:01 PM »

MT,

I second Eagler's motion...thanks for posting this. Would love to see it someday.

Regards, Shuckins/Legger

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #7 on:** June 10, 2004, 09:24:22 PM »

It looks very beautiful and very moving from the pictures I have seen.

IIRC wasnt there a huge movement in opposition to this memorial tribute? Why on earth?

Sandman · « **Reply #8 on:** June 10, 2004, 11:04:13 PM »

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Originally posted by GRUNHERZ
IIRC wasnt there a huge movement in opposition to this memorial tribute? Why on earth?

Location, primarily. All of the war memorials seem to be off to the side of the national mall.

storch · « **Reply #9 on:** June 10, 2004, 11:08:41 PM »

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Originally posted by GScholz
Watching that video of the 82nd Airborne display showing kids in uniform and handling guns I got a distinct Starship Troopers feeling. *lol*

*sniff* silly euro *swims away*

I totally agree with Eagler MT thanks for posting that.

midnight Target · « **Reply #10 on:** June 11, 2004, 09:02:42 AM »

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Originally posted by GRUNHERZ
It looks very beautiful and very moving from the pictures I have seen.

IIRC wasnt there a huge movement in opposition to this memorial tribute? Why on earth?

Sandman is right. They placed this memorial at the opposite end of the reflecting pond from the Lincoln memorial. The Mall used to be wide open with the Capitol on one end and the Lincoln memorial on the other. The Washington monument was the only structure in the middle. People were concerned that the WWII memorial would break up the esthetics of the Mall. It actually fits in quite well.

One thing that really seems weird. The war on terror will probably help people forget about the loss of the "open Mall". The huge expanse of grass that used to stretch from the Capitol to the Lincoln memorial is going to be a thing of the past anyway. They are now constructing a moat or something around the Washington monument. It used to stand majestically at the top of a grassy hill. I guess they expect a truck bomb or something so now the base will be surrounded and it will be accessible via a bridge.

Sandman · « **Reply #11 on:** June 11, 2004, 09:50:15 AM »

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Originally posted by midnight Target
One thing that really seems weird. The war on terror will probably help people forget about the loss of the "open Mall". The huge expanse of grass that used to stretch from the Capitol to the Lincoln memorial is going to be a thing of the past anyway. They are now constructing a moat or something around the Washington monument. It used to stand majestically at the top of a grassy hill. I guess they expect a truck bomb or something so now the base will be surrounded and it will be accessible via a bridge.

I won't forget. Bastards can't seem to leave well enough alone.

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #12 on:** June 11, 2004, 10:37:20 AM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
I won't forget. Bastards can't seem to leave well enough alone.

With all due respect, all was "well" on September 10th, 2001...

So your words are incorrect. However, do remember, it's easy enough to fill a ditch when the time comes...

storch · « **Reply #13 on:** June 11, 2004, 10:41:18 AM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
I won't forget. Bastards can't seem to leave well enough alone.

The classic liberal stance and response. when they were in power they did all they could to undermine our security. When the proper and prudent steps are taken to reasonably secure anything the whinefest commences.

Liberals!

midnight Target · « **Reply #14 on:** June 11, 2004, 10:43:11 AM »

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Originally posted by storch
The classic liberal stance and response. when they were in power they did all they could to undermine our security. When the proper and prudent steps are taken to reasonably secure anything the whinefest commences.

Liberals!

Classic fascist response to calls for liberty. You go Storch!