Augusta-CSRA Vietnam War Veterans Memorial

[3] The memorial's front center-right and center-left panels identify each of the 169 service members from the Augusta and Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) who lost their lives in Vietnam.

Inscriptions beneath the bronze eagle sculpture read, "Spirit of Freedom" (front) and "God Bless the USA" (reverse).

The memorial was constructed by Star Granite and Bronze Company of Elberton, Georgia, a Matthews International Corporation subsidiary.

The ceremony's keynote speaker was Major General James E. Livingston, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret), Medal of Honor Recipient (1970) for actions above and beyond the call of duty in the Republic of South Vietnam, May 1968.

[9] Ceremony highlights included a static display of numerous vintage military vehicles, courtesy of Augusta's former Mayor, the Honorable Robert Wood Young and Team Rubicon, musical performances of "Some Gave All" and "God Bless the USA" by the Fort Gordon Joint Service Choir, special bagpipe selections played by local musician Gary Hassan, poetry written in honor of Vietnam service members who were killed in action by SGM Douglas P. Hastings, U.S. Army (retired),[10] and a three-volley salute and the playing of Taps conducted by the Fort Gordon Installation Support Detachment.

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