Shubert said the Iwo Jima Memorial was dreamed up and built by private citizens in WaKeeney — Bob Funk, Kenny Deutscher and Jim Funk. The silhouette was designed by a resident of Warner Ranch by ...

Then, the celebration moved to Eisenhower Park to rededicate the Iwo Jima Memorial. People gather for the rededication of WaKeeney’s Iwo Jima Statute on Nov. 11, 2024. (Courtesy City of WaKeeney) ...

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — With Veterans Day right around the corner, New Britain High School students cleaned up a one-of-a-kind memorial. With rakes and shovels in hand, students were… ...

New Britain High School cadets started their morning with brooms and rakes to clean up the National Iwo Jima Memorial ahead of spring events. “It means a lot to me because I know I will… ...

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — Among the many ceremonies happening across the state for Veterans Day, middle school students honored those who served at the Iwo Jima Memorial in New Britain. Eig… ...

Nearly 80 years after his childhood friend was killed on Iwo Jima, ... Jim Sledge holds up a photo of his elementary school ... Standing at the Iwo Jima memorial as raindrops fell in D.C., ...

“Over 80,000 Marines, soldiers, and sailors from our two countries fought at Iwo Jima. More than 26,000 died here. Today, we revere their courage. Today, we remember their valor and sacrifice… ...

The citizens built the memorial, which American Legion Moore Post #197 formally dedicated on Nov. 9, 2007. It was originally placed on private property along Interstate 70 at WaKeeney Exit 128.