A western central Texas community jumped in to help an area veterans group raise funds to restore a war memorial that mysteriously sustained thousands of dollars of damage in the past week.
Breitbart Texas reported that four of 12 commemorative granite tablets, part of a larger memorial, were found in pieces on Sunday by Harold Stieber, president of the Central Texas Veterans Memorial Committee. He estimated the replacement tablets could cost more than $40,000.
The Central Texas Veterans Memorial recognizes all U.S. war veterans in a dozen stone structures and 14 plaques but specifically pays homage to the 259 locals who died while serving their country from World War I to military operations as recently as post-9/11. One of the destroyed tablets read, in part: “We honor all selfless heroes for your courageous service … Your sacrifice is what made this country great. We salute you!”
Dr. Steve Kelly, the group’s immediate past president, told Breitbart Texas that this tribute site, located in Brownwood, stands in a city-owned park that was once the 36th Division headquarters of the World War II military training facility Camp Bowie. He called the memorial a “salute to sacrifice.” Kelly estimated each of the destroyed tablets weighed roughly 3,000 pounds. more here
Folks here are committed to preserving the memory of those who sacrificed for the preservation of freedom. Good people in these parts.
Even in the fine State of Texas, filled with patriots, there remains a few worthless assholes who disrespect those men and women who sacrificed their future and life for us to live in freedom and liberty.
May they be found and swift judgement ensue.
TO those that desecrate ANYTHING, but especially that of THOSE that died in service of country??
GO TO HELL. Where you belong!
#MAGA
#KAGA2020
How about crowdfunding a “Wanted Dead or Alive” reward for the vandals?
Great idea about Crowdfunding Anon. Some people would turn in their own mothers for $.
the commie brain washing has set in
deep and Yuri says it is irreversible.
There is only 1 option left.
Just sent a modest amount. Wish I could send more.
The gravestones and memorial stones of the people that gave the last full measure should be protected by law. If someone damages one, that should be a felony punishable by 5 yrs in prison per stone or memorial.
No probation, no pardon from any level of government.
I would be more than happy to help fund building gallows in the town square to hang the worthless little cockbites who committed the crime. And probably their equally worthless parents should swing too!