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Brockport's Soldiers' Memorial Tower was built in 1893 on the highest ground of the Brockport Rural Cemetery, as a memorial to the 293 local residents who fought in the Civil War. Its Gothic-inspired architecture, Medina sandstone construction and location in a cemetery make it a unique monument in the northeast United States.

Project to mark Union and Confederate graves

Photos and information about monuments and memorials, including the Marine Corps Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, and the memorials to the Korea and Vietnam dead.

Memorial and online search of the Memorial for names and photos of fallen law officers. Includes online catalogue of mementos and online donations.

Official National Park Service site. Includes information about the monument and its history.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial serves as a testament to the sacrifice of American military personnel during one of this nation's least popular wars. By erecting this memorial, it was hoped that the issue of the veterans and their sacrifice could be separated from the U.S. policy in the war, thereby creating a venue for reconciliation.

The Women In Military Service For America Memorial is a unique, living memorial honoring all military women - past, present & future. In Washington at the gates of the Arlington Cemetery.