…Continued from Hoyt Arboretum.
Oregon Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial on February 15, 2010
The Oregon Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial within the Hoyt Arboretum was conceived by five veterans and the parents of a Marine killed in Vietnam after they returned from the dedication of the national Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. in 1982.
Oregon Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial on February 15, 2010
They were joined by other veterans and volunteers as they chose the site and design and raised money for its construction.
Oregon Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial on February 15, 2010
The Oregon Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial was dedicated in 1987.
Oregon Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial on February 15, 2010
The memorial begins at the circular Garden of Solace, which is dedicated to the 57,000 Oregonians who served in Vietnam from 1959 to 1976.
Oregon Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial on February 15, 2010
A spiral path up a steady, gentle slope circles around the Garden of Solace.
Oregon Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial on February 15, 2010
Spaced along the path are six granite walls inscribed with the names of Oregonians who were killed or listed as missing in Vietnam, as well as mentions of various events that occurred in Oregon during the time period of each wall.
Oregon Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial on February 15, 2010
At the last wall at the top of the trail there is a view of the overall memorial.
Oregon Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial on February 15, 2010
From there, the trail leads beyond the memorial to connect with the Wildwood Trail, which meanders through the Hoyt Arboretum for 3 miles before leading to Forest Park to the north and serving as part of Portland's 40 Mile Loop trail network.
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