Broken Wall Memorial
| Broken Wall Memorial | |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| For World War I, Korean War, Vietnam War and Gulf War service members associated with the university | |
| Established | 1948 |
| Location | 45°34′22″N 122°43′27″W / 45.57265°N 122.72405°WCoordinates: 45°34′22″N 122°43′27″W / 45.57265°N 122.72405°W near |
The Broken Wall Memorial is an outdoor memorial installed on the University of Portland campus in Portland, Oregon, United States. It started with the Praying Hands Memorial, dedicated in 1948,[1][2] and was expanded and rededicated in its current form on Veterans Day in 1990. The memorial commemorates World War I, Korean War,[3] Vietnam War and Gulf War service members associated with the university,[4] and features inscriptions of select names.[5] Vigils are held at the site each Veterans Day.[6]
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References[]
- ^ "Broken Wall Memorial is Broken". University of Portland. August 4, 2015. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ "Veterans' Day Observance". University of Portland. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ "James Covert". Catholic Sentinel. October 20, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ "Monday's Veterans Day ceremony honored the stories of past, present and future Veterans". The Beacon. November 14, 2013. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ "Broken Wall Memorial: 1990-2015". University of Portland. November 5, 2015. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ Steele, Tim (November 11, 2016). "Veterans Day honors Oregon service members". KOIN. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
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