Created in honor of regiments that were comprised of Japanese-Americans that fought in World War II, the Brothers in Valor Memorial has a deep connection to Hawaiian history as well as the community in the present. Located in Honolulu on Oahu, HI, the memorial showcases what it can mean to celebrate a legacy while also […]
Category: Monumentous Memorials
The Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial Honors and Connects Multiple Eras
Honoring police officers who served in or died in what is now the state of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial enables connections with audiences in multiple ways for people in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Commemorating all who protected and served the state of Oklahoma, the memorial allows people to experience the history of the state […]
The Jewish Monument (Joods Monument) in Utrecht Compels Engagement and Remembrance
The Jewish Monument in Utrecht (Joods Monument) in the Netherlands was created to honor the memory of more than twelve hundred Jewish members of the community who did not survive World War II. Consisting of multiple elements that compel engagement and remembrance, the Jewish Monument showcases what it can mean for a landmark to connect […]
The Antwerp War Memorial Embraces Sacrifice and Connection Across the Eras
Commemorating the fallen Belgian soldiers of World War I and World War II, the Antwerp War Memorial is a series of memorials that define one corner of Stadspark in Antwerp, Belgium. Built around the Monument to the Fallen, the memorial allows audiences to engage with the sacrifices and efforts of numerous people and nations, highlighting […]
The Infantry Memorial in Brussels Commemorates Belgian Efforts in World War I and World War II
Located in the center of Brussels, Belgium, the Infantry Memorial has been constructed in the shape of a large symbolic column in remembrance of Belgian foot soldiers who fought for the country in World War I and Word War II. The structure and golden top physically attract attention from across the city to honor the […]
The Memorial to Walraven van Hall Highlights an Imaginative Way to Honor Individuals and Efforts
A fallen bronze tree monument located in Frederiksplein in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, was created as a memorial to Walraven van Hall, banker of Dutch resistance during World War II. The piece highlights the many different forms memorials can take in order to celebrate an individual while also cultivating engagement with audiences. Banker to the Resistance […]
The Harris County War Memorial Celebrates Sacrifices Across the Eras
An essential feature of Bear Creek Pioneers Park, the Harris County War Memorial honors Harris Country veterans of numerous wars. Located just outside of Houston, Texas, the memorial is defined by a series of markers that are equal parts commemoration and celebration of the sacrifices made by members of the community. Honoring All Harris County […]