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| Chicago Remembers /Vietnam Veterns Memorial |
Chicago Remembers Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Chicago Remembers Memorial is dedicated to all evterans of the armed forces who served in the Vietnam War. It features the names of 2,936 Illinois veterans who died in the conflict.
Memorial was dedicated on Nov 11, 2005
and is a tribute to all veterans who served in the Vietnam War
Designed by: Ross Barney and Jankowski Architects
Location: Wacker Drive at Wabash, Chicago, IL 60601
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| Chicago Remembers Memorial / Vietnam Veterans Memorial |
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| Chicago remembers Memorial / Vietnam Veterans Memorial |
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| The Name Wall / Chicago Remembers Memorial |
Chicago Remembers is inscribed on upper part of the wall.
The sculpture of the Vietnam Service Medal decorates the wall.
The Name Wall features the names of more than 2,900 Illinois
veterans who died in the Vietnam War.
The Name Wall
Veterans from the State of Illinois who were killed in action are honored on the Name Wall chronologically, by year. so that we may never forget their ultimate sacrifice, while serving in Vietnam. In honor of their families who mourn them, their date of death were used. Pow-Mia's are indicated with A+ and listed by the date they became missing. The time line in front of the Name Wall reflect historic events as well as significant battles during the Vietnam War.
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| Republic of Vietnam Service Medal / Chicago Remembers Memorial |
Vietnam Service Medal sculpture
The sculpture of the Vietnam Service Medal in the waterfall commemorate Vietnam Veterans who served their country and the people of South Vietnam. It was designed by artist Gary Tillery, a Vietnam Veteran.
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| Chicago Remembers and the Service Emblems |
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| Chicago Remembers |
Chicago Remembers
The memorial is dedicated to all veterans of the armed forces who served in Vietnam. It replaces the former memorial and reflecting pool located on Wacker Drive that had been dedicated by Mayor Jane M. Byrne on Nov 11, 1982. The inscribed stones from the Memorial have been incorporated in the plaza and a plaque from the Vietnamese Community of Illinois faces the original memorial location.
The engraved service emblems recognize the branches of armed forces, which served in Vietnam. Logos of the support agencies that aided the troops, so far from home, show appreciation for their commitment to the members of the armed forces.
Veterans from the State of Illinois who were killed in action are honored on the Name Wall chronologically, by year. so that we may never forget their ultimate sacrifice, while serving in Vietnam. In honor of their families who mourn them, their date of death were used. Pow-Mia's are indicated with A+ and listed by the date they became missing. The time line in front of the Name Wall reflect historic events as well as significant battles during the Vietnam War.
The sculpture of the Vietnam Service medal in the waterfall commemorate Vietnam Veterans who served their country and the people of South Vietnam. It was designed by artist Gary Tillery, a Vietnam Veteran.
Special appreciation is extended to the City of Chicago Commissioner on Human Relations Advisory Council on Veteran Affairs for their participation in the design of this memorial and their continued commitment and dedication to the public service and the Veteran Community of the City of Chicago..
November 11, 2005
City of Chicago
Richard M Daley, Mayor
Chicago Department of Transportation
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| The Service Emblems |
The Service Emblems
The service emblems recognize the branches of US military which served in Vietnam -
US Army, US Navy, Navy Marine Corps, US Air Force, Coast Guard, Strength in Reserve, National Guard Bureau, US Merchant Marine.
POW - MIA
You are Not Forgotten
The POW/MIA refers to the military personnel taken as prisoners of war (POWs) or listed as missing in action (MIA).
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| Department of Army |
Department of the Army
United States of America
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| Department of Navy |
Department of the Navy
United States of America
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| Department of Navy, US Marine Corps |
Department of the Navy
United States Marine Corps
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| Department of the Air Force |
Department of the Air Force
United States of America
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| United States Coast Guard |
United States Coast Guard
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| Strength in Reserve |
Strength in Reserve
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| National Guard Bureau |
Department of the Army and the Air Force
National Guard Bureau
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| United States Merchant Marine |
United States Merchant Marine
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| American Red Cross, USO, Gold Star Families |
American Red Cross, USO, Gold Star Families
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| Vietnam Veterans Memorial |
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| Vietnam's Veterans Memorial |
Chicago Vietnam Veterans Memorial Reflection Pool
In remembrence and gratitude to those who fought, dies for freedom or remain missing in Vietnam. The plaque is dedicated by the community of Vietnemese in Illinois.
June 15, 1996.
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| Chicago Remembers Memorial |
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