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To honor the extraordinary courage and selflessness of our UW Alumni who have earned this nation’s highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, the University of Washington in 2009 erected a monument at the end of Memorial Way.  Made possible through generous private contributions, the UW Medal of Honor Memorial is a safe, contemplative and ceremonial space in the heart of our campus. The Memorial was dedicated on Veterans Day - Nov. 11, 2009, with a parade and ceremonies.

Posted by Harry Hayward on November 10, 2011 at 4:27 pm 

Join the University of Washington community to commemorate Veterans Day 2011 on the Seattle campus. The following events will honor men and women throughout our region for their dedication and service in our Armed Forces. 10:30 a.m. Ceremony at Medal of Honor Memorial, Memorial Way 11:00 a.m. Reception at Kane Hall.

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November 10, 2011 at 4:27 pm
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Posted by Harry Hayward on September 16, 2010 at 4:23 pm 

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On Thursday November 11, join your neighbors and UW students, faculty and staff for a wreath-laying ceremony at the Memorial.  Featuring campus ROTC, this public observance will begin at 10:30am.

The outdoor ceremony will be followed by a reception in Kane Hall from 11:00am to noon, and an ROTC open house at Clark Hall from noon to 2:00pm.  Contact Mary Jean Stephens at (206) 221-6719 for more information.

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September 16, 2010 at 4:23 pm
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Posted by Harry Hayward on December 2, 2009 at 4:12 pm 

One of the most notable elements of the Medal of Honor Memorial is a bronze relief sculpture by Heidi Wastweet that depicts a man’s figure and the words from citations written for Medal of Honor recipients.

Bronze relief sculpture

Bronze relief sculpture

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December 2, 2009 at 4:12 pm
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Posted by Harry Hayward on November 24, 2009 at 11:59 am 

Mike Magrath, Chief Designer, worked for months with Heidi Wastweet, sculptor and Dodi Fredericks, landscape architect to design and build the UW Medal of Honor Memorial. Here is the story of the symbolism and passion that went into this creation.

Creating the Memorial

Posted by Harry Hayward
November 24, 2009 at 11:59 am
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Posted by Harry Hayward on November 12, 2009 at 1:11 pm 

Combine a clear and crisp fall day, sixteen Medal of Honor recipients, Governor Gregoire, Army Vice Chief of Staff, General Peter Chiarelli, and a host of Veterans, ROTC and JROTC units and the public, and you have a wonderful dedication ceremony to honor the eight UW alumni who have received the Medal of Honor.  Here is a link to the complete ceremony, and related stories in the media.

Complete Ceremony on TVW

Event Coverage

UW Daily: A Memorial Four Years in the Making | Photo Gallery

Seattle P-I: Medal of Honor recipients honored at University of Washington

Seattle Times: Photo Gallery

Previews

Seattle Times: UW to honor war heroes with Medal of Honor memorial

UWeek: Honoring the men behind the Medals of Honor with ceremony, exhibit

Posted by Harry Hayward
November 12, 2009 at 1:11 pm
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Posted by Harry Hayward on November 10, 2009 at 10:01 am 

Sixteen Medal of Honor recipients will be on hand for the Dedication of UW’s Medal of Honor Memorial.  They are:

MSG John Baker (USA-ret)
COL Bruce Crandall (USA-ret)
MG Patrick Henry Brady (USA-ret)
MAJ Drew D. Dix (USA-ret)
Col James Fleming (USAF-ret)
SPC4 Michael J. Fitzmaurice (USA)
COL Robert Howard (USA-ret)
CPT Arthur Jackson (USAR-ret)
SgtMaj Allan Kellogg (USMC-ret)
SPC4 Thomas Kinsman (USA)
COL Walter Joseph Marm (USA-ret)
SSG Hiroshi H. Miyamura (USA)
LT Thomas R. Norris (USN-ret)
MSG Wilburn Ross (USA-ret)
Col Leo Thorsness (USAF-ret)
Col Jay Vargas (USMC-ret)

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November 10, 2009 at 10:01 am
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Posted by Harry Hayward on November 9, 2009 at 11:49 am 

Along with the Memorial Dedication Ceremony, several other Veterans Day events are happening on the UW Campus.  Please see map below.

Open House Locations following the Medal of Honor Memorial Dedication

Kane Hall - Meet Medal of Honor recipients and collect autograph cards in the Lobby following the ceremony.

Parrington Hall – UW Military and Information Fair sponsored by the UW Veterans Center and Student Activities Office . Coffee and cookies will be served from Noon till 2:00pm.

Clark Hall - ROTC Open House and tours of the newly renovated building, built in 1896.  Coffee and cookies will be served from Noon till 2:00pm.

Odegaard LibraryOrdinary Lives, Extraordinary Courage, a display of letters, photographs and other materials reveal the stories of the eight UW alumni who have received the Medal of Honor.  The Library will be open at 1:00pm.

UW Information and Visitor Center - lower level of Odegaard Library – will be open 8:00am-2:00pm to answer visitor questions about campus and Dedication events.  Telephone:  206-543-9198.

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November 9, 2009 at 11:49 am
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Posted by Harry Hayward on October 19, 2009 at 4:33 pm 

Click the photo of Maj. Bruce Crandall for a 30 sec. video invitation to the Veterans Day dedication ceremony.  Feel free to share it with friends and colleagues.

Bruce Crandall, Maj., USA

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October 19, 2009 at 4:33 pm
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Posted by Harry Hayward on October 7, 2009 at 2:51 pm 

Here are two posters, one specifically for veterans groups, and the other for everyone that give details on the dedication ceremony. Feel free to download them!

Veterans Groups poster

General Interest poster

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October 7, 2009 at 2:51 pm
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Posted by Harry Hayward on September 28, 2009 at 3:38 pm 

On Veterans Day, November 11, 2009, the UW Medal of Honor Memorial will be dedicated with a parade and ceremonies.

10:00 AM Veterans Day Parade, Memorial Way
10:30 AM UW Medal of Honor Memorial Dedication Ceremony, end of Memorial Way
12:00 Public open house, opportunity to meet the Medal of Honor Recipients and artists and tour ROTC Departments.

Parking on campus is free to the public, but some lots will have limited access. ADA parking is available on level C1 of the Central Plaza Garage ( 15th Ave NE at NE 41st St.). Please call UW Parking services (206) 543-1543 for more information. To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least 10 days in advance at 206-543-6450, 206-543-6452 (TTY), 206-685-7264 (fax), or email at dso@u.washington.edu.

The NE 45th Street/ Memorial Way entrance to campus will be closed to thru traffic for the duration of the event. Stevens Way will be closed to thru traffic between Balmer and Hutchinson Halls during the event.

General information for Veterans’ Groups is available through Lorraine Ralston at (253) 853-3317 or ldralston@aol.com

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September 28, 2009 at 3:38 pm
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Memorial Dedication

On Nov. 11, 2009, the UW Medal of Honor Memorial was dedicated to eight ordinary individuals who faced extraordinary circumstances with courage and selflessness, who answered the call and changed the course of history.