Surry County War Memorial
(Center)
“At the going down
of the sun and in
the morning we will
remember them.”
Erected A.D. 1947
(Left)
1917 - 1918
To the members of
the Armed Forces of World War I
from
Surry County
They fought that democracy might survive.
They with their comrades in arms bore high the
torch of freedom. In victory they kept its flame
alive and passed it on to a later generation in
their fight for the liberties of man.
To them with pride and grateful remembrance
of their patriotism and valorous service
their county has erected this memorial.
(Right)
1941 - 1945
To the members of
the Armed Forces of World War II
from
Surry County
They are numbered with those who
took up the quarrel with the foes of freedom
and carried freedom’s torch to victory over
despotism and oppression. They kept the faith.
They fought that civilization might survive.
To commemorate their heroic service in behalf
of mankind, their county with conscious pride
has erected this memorial.
Marker can be reached from Colonial Trail East (Virginia Route 10) near Rolfe Highway (Virginia Route 31).
Courtesy hmdb.org
