Nevada State Veterans Memorial opens at 6105 N. Durango Drive
The site features 18 bronze statues, an amphitheater, and a promenade honoring more than 200,000 Nevada veterans.
By Mariam Saleh ·
The Nevada State Veterans Memorial opened to the public on Wednesday at 6105 N. Durango Drive in northwest Las Vegas.
Hundreds of veterans, family members, and state and city leaders attended the ceremony. The event featured a presentation by a Joint Armed Forces Color Guard and a flyover from Nellis Air Force Base.
The memorial displays 18 bronze statues that stand 7.5 feet tall. State officials commissioned these figures in 2011. They previously stood outside the former Grant Sawyer State Building before moving to their current location.
The site includes an open-air promenade, landscaping, an amphitheater, and informational displays. The project resulted from a partnership between Nevada state leaders, the City of Las Vegas, and the Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE.
The memorial honors more than 200,000 Nevada veterans and American military service dating back to the Revolutionary War. Ward 4 Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske described the location as a quiet place of reflection for honoring veterans.
Air Force veteran Maurice Tyner said he had watched the site during construction. Tyner stated he could see the statues and could not wait to learn what the memorial was about. Organizers said they hope the space serves as a place for healing, inspiration, and education for the community.
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