November 8, 2025 Issue, Page 16 of 20

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2B• SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025 The Elk City News Notable monuments 7 ways to honor active to veterans Veterans Day honors the mil- soldier killed during WWI. Guards Memorial, is an iconic landmark in military and veterans lions of men and women who have are now present at the tomb 24/7, Kansas City that features the Liber- A major portion of the North to improve their towns and cit- to embrace and showcase nation- sacrificed much to serve in the and visitors, including U.S. presi- ty Memorial Tower, which rises 217 American population is com- ies. Doing something honorable, al pride. Flying the country’s flag United States military. Veterans dents and foreign dignitaries, typ- feet about Memorial Courtyard prised of people who are actively like establishing a park in honor in front of homes and businesses Day is commemorated each year ically lay a wreath at the tomb to and 268 feet above the North Lawn. serving in the Armed Forces or of veterans, can be a great way to is a first step. Attending patriotic on November 11 because it was honor the sacrifices of all U.S. vet- The top of the tower emits a flame those who once did. USAFacts improve a community and hon- events, such as parades and me- that day in 1918 when an armistice erans. at night to create a stunning visual. reports the military included or service personnel at the same morials, also is a way to honor was reached between combatants Memory Hall on the east side of the 2,079,142 military personnel and time. veterans and others. in World War I, which estimates KOREAN WAR VETERANS Liberty Memorial Tower contain- 778,539 civilians as of Septem- • Support veteran-friendly • Keep cemeteries clean. Re- suggest claimed the lives of as many MEMORIAL ing a portion of the Panthéon de la ber 2023. In 2023, the U.S. Cen- policies. By supporting policies spect the hallowed land that is the as 22 million people. The Korean War Veterans Guerre, an iconic French painting sus Bureau estimated there were and organizations that prioritize final resting place for veterans by There are many ways for Amer- Memorial in Washington, D.C. that depicts the Allied nations of 15.8 million veterans in the U.S. veterans’ rights, individuals are volunteering to tidy up around icans to celebrate veterans on Vet- honors the roughly 1.5 million World War I. In Canada, the 2021 Census of showing veterans they care. Poli- headstones and other markers. erans Day. Visiting war memorials American veterans who fought Population found that 97,625 Ca- cies that ensure veterans have ac- On key calendar dates, such as can instill a greater sense of ap- alongside forces from the United USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL nadians were serving in the Cana- cess to services they need warrant Memorial Day, help with the preciation for the men and wom- Nations in a conflict that last- The USS Arizona Memorial in dian Armed Forces while 461,240 everyone’s support. placement of flags on every veter- en who have served in the United ed from 1950 to 1953. Nineteen Honolulu, Hawaii, is dedicated to Canadians were characterized as • Donate to a nonprofit that an’s grave as a token of thanks for States military. The following are sculptures depicting U.S. service- preserving the memories of the sac- veterans. supports veterans. Many charities their sacrifice. some notable war memorials hon- men on patrol during the con- rifices of servicemen who fought Military men and women work do important work to bridge the • Volunteer at a VA hospital. oring veterans across the United flict are among the many notable in the Pacific theater throughout tirelessly and selflessly to defend gap in care or services needed by Now more than ever VA hospi- States. components of this moving me- World War II. The memorial marks their countries’ ideals and free- veterans or active military mem- tals may be short-staffed and have morial, which also features a wall the resting place of more than 1,100 doms. Too often military mem- bers. Using hard-earned dollars need of more volunteers to help TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN and pool of remembrance that sailors during the Japanese attack bers do not get the attention and to fund these nonprofits is money with various services. Volunteer SOLDIER display the names of the more on Pearl Harbor on December 7, acclaim they deserve. The month well spent. work can include visiting patients The Tomb of the Unknown Sol- than 36,000 Americans killed 1941, an event that led to U.S. in- of May, which celebrates Military • Ask a veteran to be a keynote or running recreational activities, dier is an iconic memorial located during the Korean War. volvement in World War II. The Appreciation Month as well as speaker. Schools or businesses can both of which can boost the spir- in Arlington National Cemetery in memorial is accessible exclusively Memorial Day, is a perfect time ask military members to come in its of veterans receiving care. Arlington, Virginia. Cemetery offi- LIBERTY MEMORIAL by boat and the sunken remains of of year to honor those who have and speak to groups about their Honoring veterans and other cials note New York Congressman The Liberty Memorial in Kansas the battleship USS Arizona straddle served in various ways. experiences. Newspapers and military personnel doesn’t have and World War I veteran Hamilton City, Missouri, was built in 1926 to the site. • Improve the community. Vet- other local publications can write to be difficult. Beyond a simple Fish, Jr., played an integral role in honor the brave American service These are just four of the many erans want the communities they about veterans and share their “thank you,” there are many steps establishing the Tomb of the Un- members who lost their lives in notable landmarks that commem- call home to be the best they can stories. people can take to show their known Soldier by proposing legis- World War I. The Liberty Memori- orate the sacrifice and service of be, and that can be achieved by • Pay respects to the country. gratitude to active military per- lation that provided for the intern- al, which is now known as the Na- U.S. military members over the community members pitching in A simple way to honor veterans is sonnel and veterans. ment of one unknown American tional World War I Museum and course of the nation’s history. “The highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that Thank You! of bearing arms for one’s country.” =\EDFK &R&3$ V3//& 2302 W. 3rd Street Elk City • 580.225.1883 - George S. Patton Jr. “Who kept the faith and fought the fight; The glory theirs, the duty ours.” - Wallace Bruce Thank you for your service! Yes Finance 1414 West 3rd Street • 580-225-1525