A Cadiz man, who chairs the World War I Memorial Commission, says the new memorial located in Pershing Park in Washington, DC, portrays a story like no other memorial in the national capitol.
During a recent meeting, Terry Hamby told the Cadiz Rotary Club that he was humbled and honored when he was asked to serve on the World War I Memorial Commission by the United States Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell. The architect for the project was Joe Weishaar, and the memorial was crafted by sculptor Sabin Howard. Hamby says the memorial is appropriately titled “A Soldier’s Journey”.
click to download audioHamby says the memorial salutes everyone who fought in World War I.
click to download audioHe noted he did receive some opposition to the memorial.
click to download audioHamby says in his opinion the World War I memorial accomplishes the purpose.
click to download audioThe flag was raised for the first time on the World War I memorial on April 16, 2021. The memorial is open to the public 365 days a year.
