Honoring, remembering, saluting... St. Cloud Area Veterans Memorials Veteran’s Day is November 11th every year, but honoring those who have served is a commitment that should be made all year. Greater St. Cloud is home to several veteran memorials and monuments, honoring those who have served in many different conflicts throughout history. Show your appreciation to those serving and honor the fallen by visiting one or more of these sites.
Berlin Airlift & USS Bon Homme Richard Memorial This honors those who served on the Berlin Airlift from 1948 to 1949, as well as those who served on the USS Bon Homme Richard – which was the only airlift carrier that served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. The monuments are situated on a concrete plaza under the American Flag, which makes it a perfect, peaceful place for
Falls of our Fallen Memorial This stoic, powerful memorial features
Dedicated to the Vietnamese and
a two and a half story waterfall,
American soldiers who died in the fight
constructed with 220 tons of granite
for freedom in Vietnam, it features the
that circulates 1,000 gallons of water
United States and Vietnam flags, floral
per minute. It is dedicated to military
arrangements and other landscaping,
veterans, as well as law enforcement
as well as a lasered image of soldiers
officers and fire fighters who have
that is lit up by evening. It is the
served and sacrificed for their
perfect place for a peaceful reprieve
communities and country.
after a stroll around Lake George and
American Heritage National Bank
remembrance and reflection.
525 Hwy. 10 S.
Wilson Park | 625 Riverside Dr. N.E.
Veterans Plaza The memorial is dedicated to those who have served to protect the United States in many different conflicts. The plaza honors all branches of military, with plaques honoring the Civil War, Spanish American War, World War I & II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and other US Military Involvement throughout history, as well as a special monument for prisoners of war. It is a beautiful, solemn way to pay respects to, learn about, and appreciate those who have served. St. Cloud Municipal Athletic Complex | 5001 Veterans Dr.
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Vietnam War Memorial
a beautiful way to remember those who have served. Lake George | Intersection of Division St. and 12th Ave. S.
