War on Terror Memorial
The new memorial features 10 concrete columns that display military emblems -- five emblems represent the branches of the military, one emblem represents the Prisoners of War and service members Missing in Action, and four emblems commemorate the Gulf War, United Shield in Somalia, Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Iraqi Freedom. The centerpiece of the memorial is a life-sized battlefield cross statue depicting the boots, gun, and helmet of a fallen soldier on a raised pedestal. The new memorial is located southeast of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial of Greater Rochester in Gary Beikirch Memorial Park.
The War on Terror Memorial was dedicated on September 11, 2021, the twentieth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. It is dedicated to residents of Monroe County and surrounding counties who lost their lives in military conflicts since 1983, including Beirut, the Gulf War, United Shield in Somalia, Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, and Iraqi Freedom. For more information, visit this link.