Big Spring Vietnam Memorial

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Dedicated May 27, 1991,[1] the black granite memorial monument measures Script error: No such module "convert". by Script error: No such module "convert". by Script error: No such module "convert".,a map of Vietnam, and a POW-MIA logo.

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The Gold Star Memorial Chapel, built on the site, displays pictures of servicemen from Big Spring and Howard County who were killed in action and missing in action. It also displays pictures of servicemen killed in action from the surrounding area. Also pictured are men and women who served their country, whether they were in a combat zone or not.

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