Served with Honor, (sculpture).

Served with Honor, (sculpture).

Logan, Neil, 1949- , sculptor.

Graham, Monty, designer.

Diffenderfer, James, assistant.

Served with Honor, (sculpture).

1983. Dedicated Nov. 11, 1983.

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Figure: bronze; Base: granite.

Figure: approx. 7 ft. x 2 ft. x 10 in.; Base: approx. 4 x 5 x 5 ft.

(On proper left front of plinth:) Neil Logan (copyright symbol) '83 (On front of base on bronze plaque:) "SERVED WITH HONOR"/BY NEIL LOGAN (On another bronze plaque on front of base: Insignia of the 5 branches of the military)/IN HONORED MEMORY OF ALL/GREGG COUNTY VETERANS OF/ALL WARS, LIVING AND DEAD. (On plaque on base: names of the artist, the monument committee, and the city officials of Longview in 1983) (On plaque on proper left side of base:) "THEY GAVE THEIR LIVES IN SERVICE TO THEIR COUNTRY"/(Names of Gregg County war dead from WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam) signed

(Plaque on proper right side of base:) VETERANS COMMUNION/Softly, we who survived, trod home soil so firm/and safe beneath our feet, and slowly lift our eyes to/gaze in heaven above... For we have given our all, our/youthful vitality and man's-strength, to preserve the/freedoms and sanctity of our nation./Yet personal sacrifice pales in the brilliance of/immortality gained by our forefathers, our brothers,/buddies, our sons and daughters who shed noble blood/across the centuries to lie in lonely fields both native/and foreign. And, still, the ranks of the immortal grow,/in raging celestial infernoes (sic), and battle-scarred terrain/and depths of seas around the globe.

Yes, restless feelings disturb out minds and gnaw at/our hearts:/Is it enough that we weathered the perilous on-/slaughts and so painfully, lo, proudly, recall valiant deeds/and the stout hearts that performed them, but beat/no more? No, tasks for our nation require unyielding/devotion./Pray remember, you who listen: We the Veterans of all wars pledge to those who fell beside us, and/those yet to fall, that they shall be made illustrious by/perpetuation of the seldom heard and shyly guarded,/heart-felt reasons for which we fought and forever/strive.

A statue of a modern soldier outfitted in equipment and clothing used in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He wears combat fatigues, calf-high boots, and a belt with pouches. He holds a rifle over his proper right shoulder and a helmet in his proper left hand. His face is downcast with a fatigued and exhausted expression. His helmet is removed to signify completion of his patrol, while his rifle is slung over his shoulder, ready for action. The sculpture stands atop a smooth granite base in the shape of a truncated pyramid.

History -- United States -- World War II

History -- United States -- Korean War

History -- United States -- Vietnam War

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

History -- United States -- World War I

Outdoor Sculpture -- Texas -- Longview

Administered by Gregg County Commissioners Court, 101 West Methvin Street, Longview, Texas 75601

Located Gregg County Courthouse, 101 West Methvin Street, Longview, Texas 75601

IAS files contain related articles from Longview Morning Journal (Longview, TX), Nov. 11, 1983, and Longview Morning Journal (Longview, TX), Nov. 12, 1983. The monument cost $60,000 and was erected by a volunteer committee.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Texas survey, 1993.

Longview Morning Journal (Longview, TX), Nov. 11, 1983, pg. 15C.

Longview Morning Journal (Longview, TX), Nov. 12, 1983.

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