Vietnam Veterans Memorial
By Rachelle Bowden in Miscellaneous on Nov 14, 2005 12:00PM
Last Friday, Veterans Day, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the Chicago River between Wabash and State was dedicated and opened to the public. Chicagoist couldn't be there for the ceremony where they read the names of the 3,000 Illinois soldiers who lost their lives in the war (stupid work!), but we stopped by after work to take a look. Even though the memorial is in the heart of the city, it's very peaceful and serene. Everyone there was being respectful and quiet.. the lights were beautiful and the sound of the water, very relaxing.
The memorial not only recognizes the men and women from Illinois who died in the war, but also adds a fantastic public space to our bustling downtown. The next time you're in the area, rushing to work or stressed after a long day, try stopping in and enjoying the river view and relaxing atmosphere this space provides.