Meadows Memorial Parade Field
In Memory of Major Richard J. Meadows
During his long and illustrious career, Major Meadows embodied all of those qualities that mark the unique individuals serving in Special Operations Forces. Major Meadows’ extraordinary achievements throughout his dedicated service with Army Special Forces and Ranger units contributed to our nation’s security for nearly four decades. His service included combat action in the Korean War, clandestine operations in Laos, exchange duty and troop command with the British 22nd Special Air Service, extensive operations behind enemy lines during the Vietnam War, ground assault commander during the Son Tay Raid, Ranger training instructor, covert operator in support of Operation Eagle Claw in Iran, and as a key member of elite special mission units. Few Soldiers have been as willing to put themselves in harm’s way for their fellow countrymen. Major Meadows repeatedly answered our country’s call and always took on the most sensitive assignments. For his exceptional service to the nation, Major Meadows was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star (1 OLC), Legion of Merit, Bronze Star for Valor, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC), and the Presidential Citizen’s Medal for Distinguished Service. This statue and adjacent parade field were dedicated in Major Meadows’ memory on 6 June 1997.
Marker can be reached from Desert Storm Drive 0.1 miles west of Yadkin Road & Reilly Street intersection when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
