Today is Veteran’s Day, the day set aside each year to honor those who have served in the United States military. However, our veterans shouldn’t be just a once-a- year thought. Therefore, when we visit an area that has a veteran’s memorial, we try to see it to pay respects to those who have fought for our freedom. On our recent visit to Kokomo, Indiana, we visited the Howard County Veteran’s Memorial. The memorial, located in Darrough Chapel Park, is dedicated to all Howard County veterans.
The Howard County Veteran’s Memorial was the dream of Vietnam Veteran Roger Roe. He partnered with local government, business leaders and friends from the UAW Local 292, and his dream became a reality. The memorial’s initial phase was completed in 2000, with more added to it since. The latest addition is the Families Statue Memorial, dedicated in 2015. The Families Statue Memorial is a monument dedicated to the families of the men and women who served in the United States military.
To all the men and women who served, a heartfelt Thank You.
If you visit the Howard County Veteran’s Memorial
The Howard County Veteran’s Memorial is located in Darrough Chapel Park at 600 S Goyer Road in Kokomo, Indiana.
Kokomo Accommodations: We stayed at Courtyard Kokomo during our stay in Kokomo. Find the best Kokomo hotel deal, compare prices, and read what other travelers have to say at TripAdvisor.
**********
Disclosures: My visit to Kokomo by the Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau. However, any opinions expressed in this article are my own.
This article contains an affiliate link. If you book a hotel room through this link, I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Thank you for reading Midwest Wanderer. Don’t miss a post. Enter your e-mail address below and click Subscribe, and I will notify you whenever I publish another post. Subscription is FREE. After subscribing, be sure to click the link when you get the e-mail asking you to confirm. – Connie
I understand that you have a weekend for Vietnam Vetrerans
I am wondering when it is held
Your best source for information on the memorial is to contact the Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau at 800-837-0971.
They should be able to help you with that information.
Thank you for following Midwest Wanderer.