The Wall - a memorial that grows as you approach
Nov 8, 2019 13:45:05 #
Great and somber photos. Personally, I've always found the Korean War memorial to be quite haunting.
Nov 8, 2019 14:41:10 #
Ops, if you look closer all 3 men have weapons, the one you said was a Quaker also has a side arm a 45 cal auto and a clip holder on his web belt, in the old U.S. Marines. I was a machine Gunner and carried the weapon so I had a side arm of the 45 auto, the A- gunner carried the Tri-Pod and his M-1 rifle and the ammo guy carried the boxes of ammo and his M- 1 Rifle
Nov 8, 2019 15:16:53 #
Here's a link to the press release issued at the time of the dedication of the Three Servicemen Statue at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in DC. You may find it interesting reading.
https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=File%3APress_Release_From_Three_Servicemen_Statue_Dedication_11_Nov._1984.pdf&page=1
https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=File%3APress_Release_From_Three_Servicemen_Statue_Dedication_11_Nov._1984.pdf&page=1
Nov 8, 2019 17:49:13 #
taxman wrote:
Great and somber photos. Personally, I've always found the Korean War memorial to be quite haunting.
Thank you! I can easily understand how it could have that effect.
Nov 8, 2019 17:52:29 #
krl48 wrote:
Here's a link to the press release issued at the time of the dedication of the Three Servicemen Statue at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in DC. You may find it interesting reading.
https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=File%3APress_Release_From_Three_Servicemen_Statue_Dedication_11_Nov._1984.pdf&page=1
https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=File%3APress_Release_From_Three_Servicemen_Statue_Dedication_11_Nov._1984.pdf&page=1
Thank you for adding this. It is interesting.
Nov 9, 2019 08:30:18 #
Very nice photo-log.
We have been there and witnessed the memorial.
It is "very moving" and brings a tear to ones eye.
We have been there and witnessed the memorial.
It is "very moving" and brings a tear to ones eye.
Nov 9, 2019 10:00:14 #
B_meyer5.55NY wrote:
Very nice photo-log.
We have been there and witnessed the memorial.
It is "very moving" and brings a tear to ones eye.
We have been there and witnessed the memorial.
It is "very moving" and brings a tear to ones eye.
Thank you, Brigitte! I felt the same when I was there and I feel it when I work with these photos.
Nov 9, 2019 18:59:44 #
Tomfl101 wrote:
Every war memorial should give us pause as we remember the ultimate sacrifice of those that served and defended our country. But the Vietnam War memorial with its simplicity and 50,000+ names is the most moving of all, with the 911 memorial in New York a close second. This is a must see for anyone visiting Washington DC. Thanks for sharing.
Nov 9, 2019 22:02:23 #
Nov 9, 2019 22:17:30 #
I love your 'wall' pictures. Very impressive and awe inspiring. Also really like the 3 soldiers.
Nov 10, 2019 07:47:33 #
Nov 10, 2019 07:49:06 #
LeeK wrote:
I love your 'wall' pictures. Very impressive and awe inspiring. Also really like the 3 soldiers.
Thank you, Leek. I had photographed both the wall and the sculpture on previous trips but I felt that I captured more emotion this time.
Nov 10, 2019 09:18:40 #
[quote=Modnar]The Vietnam War memorial represents a platoon of infantry moving cautiously forward.all except one are carting their rifles. The man who is not is the medic, probably a Quaker.[/quote
It seems you have confused the Korean War Veterans Memorial, also in Washington DC, with the Three Soldiers Statue. The Korean War Veterans Memorial does indeed represent a platoon movement, and one soldier was cast as a Navy corpsman and not carrying a rifle.
Thanks to quagmire for mentioning this. Use of 'quote reply' would have helped clarify what his post was referencing.
It seems you have confused the Korean War Veterans Memorial, also in Washington DC, with the Three Soldiers Statue. The Korean War Veterans Memorial does indeed represent a platoon movement, and one soldier was cast as a Navy corpsman and not carrying a rifle.
Thanks to quagmire for mentioning this. Use of 'quote reply' would have helped clarify what his post was referencing.
Nov 10, 2019 12:09:34 #
The Three Soldiers Statue faces the Wall as if they are gazing at it. One thing that I just realized I missed is the Women’s Vietnam Memorial Statue. It is a short walk from The Three Soldiers but I didn’t go in that direction.
Dec 2, 2019 01:51:31 #
WAstinkbug
Loc: Silverdale, WA, U.S.A.
Cwilson341 wrote:
There is a very somber area at one end of the Mall... (show quote)
Beautiful photos ... they fit the mood of their subject. I had a little bit of time in this general area a couple of years ago but didn't get to see those things. Not enough time. I appreciate you sharing. <3
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