Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Honoring Our Fallen Engineers

Last week I was at Fort Leonard Wood. While there I visited, along with many others, the newly dedicated Engineer Memorial Wall, sited in the Engineer Grove near the Museum complex. The wall is composed of three large T-Walls, made from Missouri granite, with the names of all those engineers, military and civilian, who have, thus far, lost their lives in OEF, OIF. The wall is a "living" one, and those who lose their lives in the future will have their names added.

While nothing can ever fully comfort those who remain behind, with the loss of their loved one, this large eight-foot high wall provides a place of solitude in which to honor their sacrifice. I highly recommend you visit this wonderful memorial when you can.