The Virginia War Memorial was established to recognize the troops returning from World War Two who gave their lives to protect freedom for the country. It was approved by the General assembly in 1950; however, the memorial was not completed before the Korean War broke out. The designs were changed to honor these men too, and it was finished in 1955 and dedicated on February 29, 1956.
After the Vietnam War, the regard for the United States Military was very low, the memorial fell into disrepair during this period, and wasn’t renovated until the 1990’s. The Virginia War Memorial was then cleaned up, and the names of all who had fallen during the Vietnam War, and the Persian Gulf War.
Today it is located on 621 South Belvidere Street in Richmond, Virginia. Fundraising over the past few years has allowed for the Paul and Phyllis Galanti Education Center to be constructed to house the many educational programs and ceremonies held at the Virginia War Memorial.
When we visited the memorial, we didn’t have much time to spend there, because of an upcoming event. We were still able to go inside and see all the names of the men and women from all parts of Virginia who gave their lives fighting for our country. It is an impressive structure, and it does a remarkable job of recognizing how a country may win a war, but is fought by brave men and women, who dedicate themselves to a greater cause.
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