|
Updated: 9:31 PM Nov 10, 2009
West Virginia Veterans Memorial Reopens to Public
The restored Veterans Memorial reopened at the West Virginia State Capitol on Tuesday morning, just in time for Veterans Day. Posted: 11:09 AM Nov 10, 2009Reporter: Carrie Jones; Anna Baxter Email Address: carrie.jones@wsaz.com; anna.baxter@wsaz.com Honoring Veterans |
|
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A place where many go to remember fallen soldiers now represents all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
The restored Veterans Memorial reopened at the West Virginia State Capitol on Tuesday morning, just in time for Veterans Day.
Military personnel from all walks of life attended a special ceremony to dedicate the memorial.
Several names on the old memorial were misspelled and hundreds of names were left off the wall. Then, almost two years ago, a driver crashed into the memorial, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage.
The work on the memorial wrapped up last month.
The memorial honors the fallen from World Wars I and II, Korea and Vietnam.
It was originally dedicated on Veterans Day in 1995.
[ Copyright 2009 – WSAZ.com. All Rights Reserved. ]
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Severe Weather and Breaking News Coverage
To send a news tip or submit a story idea, e-mail news@wsaz.com
Latest Comments
governor glory hound is in center of picture. at least he could of had a picture taken with a veteran shaking hands.
[ Report Abuse ]
How can you get a list of names,that is on the memorial ?
[ Report Abuse ]
Dear WSAZ, Since you are unwilling to print my rant could you please correct your story as it is factually incorrect. 629 new names were added not thousands.
[ Report Abuse ]
|
Popular Searches Powered by Local.com |
| MetroNews Headlines |
|
![]() |
Full 2010 Olympic coverage from the WSAZ Olympic Zone. Coverage begins Friday, Feb. 12, at 7:30p with the Opening Ceremony on WSAZ |
![]() |
A glittering holiday show full of fun and surprises for the whole family! Children thrill as Santa takes them on a magical ride to his workshop. |
![]() |
Healthy Connections Find a local health professional |
![]() |
A collection of resources here to help Moms weather the daily storms that come along with parenting. |
| SOMC Very good things are happening here |
|
| WV Lottery Nightly drawings and numbers |
|
| Big Sandy For all your furniture and appliance needs |
|
| Healthy Tri-State Tips to live a healthier lifestyle |

Honoring Veterans


