Second World War Memorial in Olympia
Pictures and text by Robert Tarpley
The WWII memorial is located in the city of Olympia WA located on the capitol campus grounds. I photographed it on May 4th of 2009, the kind of typical rainy day western Washington is infamous for. The memorial was constructed in 1995 and has some interesting artistic/symbolic features. The memorial is dedicated to all those who served and gave their lives during WWII as well as commemorating those who were killed from the state of WA.
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Panorama view (two photos merged together) of north side of memorial |
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Dedication plaque commemorating the WWII memorial with list of special donors |
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Plaque that contains a history of WWII which sets the stage for the visitor |
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Five blades which represent each symbolizing one of the military units of the war |
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Five blades located on atop map of the world symbolizing the war's far reach |
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Close up of one of blades with names of casualties of war |
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Granite stone (one of five) carved with names of major battles for 1941 |
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4,000 wheat stalks which represents all those who died in the war |
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Placard representing loss of USS New Orleans that person put next to 1942 stone |
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Granite stone (one of five) carved with names of major battles for 1944 |
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Close up of tiles that contain personal messages, purchased to help raise money |
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Longer view of granite tiles which surround memorial |
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Last granite stone which highlights battles for 1945 |
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Picture taken from eastern side of memorial |
